What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Peer Support Specialist position at Community Care ME?
Job Description
Our mission at Community Care Me is to provide peer support services that empower youth in need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend and complete Peer Connect training to become certified, with annual continuing education requirements.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the core competencies established by the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
- Provide one-on-one peer support services to youth using the Peer Connect curriculum, allowing them to choose their preferred location and setting.
- Travel to various areas across the region to deliver peer support services, including rural areas.
- Link youth with necessary resources, such as referrals and service access, as requested.
- Maintain office hours during scheduled peer support drop-in hours at various office locations.
- Collaborate with the YPSSN team to facilitate workshops and coordinate educational opportunities.
- Document all attempted contact efforts and one-on-one contacts with youth within 24 hours.
- Record all YPSSN activities on the tracking tool, including groups, workshops, and educational events.
- Assist with disseminating youth surveys as requested.
- Participate in agency meetings, including individual and group supervisions.
- Support youth in pursuing their educational and vocational goals, connecting them with MV Liaisons and employment assistance agencies as needed.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements:
- Aged 18-26, with lived experience of Severe Emotional Disturbance or Severe Mental Illness.
- Valid State of Maine Driver's license and registered, insured vehicle required.
- Pass background checks, including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks.
