Youth Support Partner

WHO you’ll be working for:

Pinebrook Family Answers is a large nonprofit and leader in providing behavioral health services throughout Northeast, PA. Our agency is a Trauma-Informed and incorporates knowledge about trauma prevalence, impact, and the diverse paths to recovery. Our goals are growth, empowerment, resilience, and skill building. You will not be just a person doing a job—you’ll be a valued team member making a true difference for women and their families.

WHAT you’ll do as a Youth Support Partner:

This role is ideal for candidates who are early in their careers, have an interest in social work and working in the community. High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) is a team-based collaboration, they help families identify their strengths and community resources. Under the direction of the High-Fidelity Wraparound Supervisor or the designee, the High-Fidelity Wraparound Youth Support Partner (YSP) is a young adult who has successfully navigated system involvement.

• Credentialing Process: Complete all requirements to become a fully credentialed youth support partner.
• Support Role: Provide information about Pinebrook Family Services and the High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) process to assist youth in engaging with their individualized plans.
• Resource Provision: Offer personal and professional life experiences and appropriate resources like support groups, family activities, and recognition events.
• Advocacy: Advocate for the “youth voice” in program operations and development, ensuring access, voice, choice, and involvement.
• Team Participation: Maintain active participation in the team, providing excellent communication about the family’s story, culture, strengths, and needs.
• Documentation: Ensure timely and professional documentation and keep the supervisor informed of any issues.

WHY you will LOVE working with us:

• Work/Life Balance: Pinebrook promotes a healthy work/life balance with flexible schedules, supportive staff, manageable caseloads, mindfulness initiatives, and strengths-based supervision.
• Benefits Package: Employees receive a generous benefits package that includes health insurance, 403(b) with matching, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and paid wellness days.
• Professional Growth: Pinebrook offers opportunities for career advancement, unique experiences, and training to enhance professional skills.
• Agency Involvement: Staff can participate in meaningful initiatives such as the Trauma-Informed Care Committee (T.I.K.I.), the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship Initiative (I.D.E.A.), and other advocacy events and fundraisers.

Before you apply, please make sure you understand the minimum requirements for this position:

• Life Experience: Candidates must have personal life experience with systems such as mental health, adoption/foster care, homelessness, or probation before the age of 19. Current recipients of High-Fidelity Wraparound Services are not eligible.
• Age and Sensitivity: Applicants should be relatable to the youth we serve and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences.
• Home Visits: The role requires visiting families’ homes, with mileage reimbursement provided.
• System Knowledge: Candidates must understand and have experience with various systems, including schools, mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and healthcare.
• Community Resources: Extensive knowledge of community resources and the ability to access them is essential.
• Personality: An outgoing personality that can engage with people from diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds is required.