Education and Experience:

• Must have lived experience.
• Requires Highschool Diploma/G.E.D or equivalent;
• Prefers Associate Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related human services field.
• Must be able to obtain Peer Recovery Coach Certification.
• Must have valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance as required by law

Job Summary: The Peer Mental Health Specialist is responsible for the development of a Peer mental health network for youth/ young adults. This position will outreach and coordinate with existing mental health and recovery services and develop other necessary strength-based supports needed to promote successful recovery. This Peer Specialist will provide mental health support to youth and young adults in northern panhandle counties of West Virginia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research other successful youth peer mental health networks.
• Outreach to mental health networks to learn about supports necessary to promote successful recovery.
• Outreach to local peer recovery providers to coordinate efforts.
• Become a certified Recovery Coach.
• Participate in local Recovery Coach Training and promote certification process.
• Public speaking engagements to promote awareness and accessibility of mental health services.
• Provide mental health support using evidence-based Programs.
• Assist with tracking and reporting performance measures.
• Complete necessary documentation and grant reporting.
• Assist with transportation to improve accessibility of mental health services.
• Assist with applications for private funding to support recovery efforts.
• Attend necessary treatment team and community meetings.
• Assist consumers in accessing benefits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience of adults with mental health diagnosis
• Excellent time management and organizing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Experience working with the recovery community
• Experience in program development
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask
• Proficient and accurate documentation
• Ability to use Adobe and Microsoft software

Youth Services System is an EEO/AA Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person