Youth Peer Support Specialist - Child Care Management

Job DetailsJob Location

• Henderson,
• KY 42420Job
• Summary: Utilizes and shares personal experience as a recipient of mental health services to benefit the team and its participants. Serves as a fully integrated team member to provide expertise about the recovery process, symptom management and the persistence required by participants.
• Essential
• Duties: Provides peer counseling and consultation to participants, families and team staff. Acts as a liaison with community resources. Carries out rehabilitation and support functions. Assists in treatment, education, support and consultation to families. Participates in the In Reach Program with the coordinator at various personal care homes.
• QualificationsEducation and
• Experience: Experience working (either in a paid or volunteer position) with individuals with mental illness or similar populations (i.e. homeless, individuals with severe addictions). Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field; OR At least 2 years paid or volunteer work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Valid KY Driver’s license and clean driving record to be insurable by agency liability insurance company. Current CPR/First aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of beginning employment. Peer Specialist Certification strongly preferred or ability/willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
• Other
• Requirements: Must have been a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness with strong self-knowledge and sufficiently progressed in their own recovery in order to be able to effectively manage their mental illness. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Ability to work under pressure, to listen to participant’s concerns and recommend and/or take appropriate action. Problem solving and conflict resolution/mediation skills. Commitment to the right and ability of persons with severe and persistent mental illness to live in a normal community residence, work in jobs and have access to adequate, competent and continuous supports and services. Clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe mental illnesses. Computer literate, including basic Microsoft word applications Strong team skills and a commitment to the ACT model and methods. Knowledge about the ACT model. Must be able to hear and communicate effectively in person and over the phone.