What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - Youth position at Linn County Oregon?
Peer Support
Specialist-Youth
LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 773
AVAILABLE POSITION
Peer Support Specialist – Youth
Mental Health Department (Classification 773)
SEIU Represented Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS) provides individualized, strengths-based, one-on-one support to
youth and young adults that are receiving services through the Child and Family Program, primarily with a
focus on those involved in Wraparound and Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS). The YPSS
works directly with youth in a variety of settings to meet the youth where they are at to create a consistent
meaningful support. Drawing on their own lived experience navigating behavioral health, child-serving
systems, and/or crisis services, the YPSS provides guidance, models recovery, and supports youth in
identifying and achieving personal goals.The YPSS is an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team
and collaborates closely with clinicians, care coordinators, families, and other service providers to ensure
youth voice and choice are heard, and respected throughout the planning and service delivery process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a High School Diploma or GED with a demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing.
- Certified Youth Support Specialist
- Must be able to pass a criminal history/background check
- Must have a current Oregon driver's license and clean driving record
- Knowledge of community resources for Youth and Families
- Must have lived experience in mental health and/or substance use recovery
- Must be 2 years post sobriety
SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION:
Linn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place
to work. We offer competitive benefit plans.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Vacation and Floating Days
- Paid Holiday Time
- Sick & Bereavement Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- County Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Longevity Incentive
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
o Fully Paid by County
Our work week is 37.5 hours; this reduced schedule allows for a healthier work life balance.
For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage: Benefit Summary
SALARY RANGE $3,988 - $5,088 monthly
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
HOW TO APPLY: www.linncountyhealth.org
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
A copy of the Job Classification for this position as well as the Employment application may be obtained from the Linn County Board of
Commissioner’s Office, Room 201, Linn County Courthouse, PO Box 100, Albany, OR 97321; at the Oregon Employment Division Office in
Albany, or online at http://www.co.linn.or.us.
Salary : $3,988 - $5,088