Do you have personal lived experience in one or more of the child serving human service systems: juvenile justice, behavioral/mental health, intellectual disability, child welfare, drug & alcohol, and/or special education? If yes, the YSP position might be for you!

The Youth Support Partner (YSP) will work as part of a Joint Planning Team (JPT) to assist adolescents with emotional needs and their families. This position is designed to provide various levels of direct support for youth or young adults. The Youth Support Partner will work closely together with the JPT team to support positive outcomes for youth & young adults.

The Youth Support Partner draws from personal life experiences to demonstrate essential skills. These skills aim to empower and guide youth and young adults in advocating for themselves as they navigate various systems.

• Personal life experience in one or more of the child serving human service systems: juvenile justice, behavioral/mental health, intellectual disability, child welfare, drug & alcohol, and/or special education
• Minimum of one (1) year involvement with child welfare and/or juvenile justice
• High School Diploma or equivalent

What is JPT?

We support families with children 5-21 years old with a mental health diagnosis who are involved in multiple systems. Wraparound facilitators address the unique needs of the child and family to develop an individualized care plan. We work to enable the child to remain safely in their home and community with appropriate support and resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15219