- Pay
- $22–27/hr
- Where
- Sanford, Maine, United States
- Level
- Mid
As an integral member of our Children’s Behavioral Health Home/Care Coordination program, the YPSS is someone between the ages of 18-30, who is receiving or has received services and supports related to the diagnosis of a behavioral health condition, is in recovery from that condition, and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with members receiving services in our Children’s BHH program. With personal lived experience, you understand both the challenges and benefits of seeking help when you need it most. The goal is to foster positive relationships and build upon youth strengths in order to instill hope for the future.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to connect with youth while maintaining appropriate boundaries, be well organized and demonstrate strong communication skills both 1:1 and within a team. The YPSS would represent the youth voice when collaborating with the Children’s Behavioral Health Home (BHH) team. The YPSS attends team meetings, accepts responsibility for relevant components of the child’s Plan of Care, communicates regularly with the member, and provides individualized support when initiated by the youth.
Job Title: Youth Peer Support Specialist Program: Children’s BHH
Salary/Hourly Status: Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Schedule: 30 hr/wk, including evenings as required to meet client needs
Reports to: Children’s BHH Supervisor
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Company Overview
Waypoint offers comprehensive services, including a special purpose private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, case management and outpatient therapy services for children and adults, and residential and in-home supports for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
Position Overview
The Youth Peer Support Specialist provides peer-based support to youth enrolled in the Children’s Behavioral Health Home (BHH) program. The Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPS) is an individual who is between 18 and 30 years of age who is receiving or has received services and supports related to the diagnosis of a behavioral health condition, is in recovery from that condition, and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with members receiving Waypoint’s BHH services. The YPS engages in team meetings, accepts responsibility for parts of the Plan of Care, and provides individualized support when initiated by the member/team/Plan of Care. The YPS engages youth in recovery-oriented, strength-based services that promote self-advocacy, wellness, and successful coordination of care. This role is an integral member of the BHH multidisciplinary team and supports youth in achieving their individualized goals.
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Responsibilities
Essential Duties
• Build trusting, supportive relationships with youth enrolled in the BHH program through the intentional use of lived experience and recovery principles.
• Assist youth and BHH team in implementing the Plan of Care.
• Provide one-to-one youth peer support focused on hope, empowerment, resilience, and self-determination to clients identified as needing YPS by the care team/BHH team.
• Coordinate and facilitate youth peer support groups and activities.
• Participate as a member of the BHH multidisciplinary team and contribute peer perspective to care planning and service delivery.
• Possess knowledge of developmental disabilities and mental health diagnosis and seek support regarding clinical questions from supervisor.
• Maintain prompt and regular communication with all youth served.
• Assist youth in preparing for and participating in team meetings and health/care appointments.
• Support youth in developing self-advocacy, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Assist youth in identifying and connecting with community and natural supports.
• Complete required documentation in accordance with BHH standards and agency…