Peer Support Partner

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works - partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters- helping children and families live successfully.

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Program Overview:

In partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, Youth Villages provides community-based, multidisciplinary support to youth from birth to age 18 through the Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) program. Staff work alongside youth and their families to deliver individualized services including case management, care coordination, psychiatric care, individual and family therapy, crisis and de-escalation support, and peer support. IIBHT helps families maintain a safe, stable home by offering an alternative to out-of-home placement, residential treatment, and inpatient hospitalization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Part-Time Peer Support Partner:

• Carries caseload of approximately 10 families

• Works as part of a collaborative team to support families who are enrolled in the Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) program
• Meets with each family within one week of intake into the program to identify areas where support will be necessary during the youth's treatment
• Provides phone and email support throughout the week
• Schedules and meets with youth/family at least once per week at a convenient location in the community
• Structures sessions based on youth's needs and identified goals (including but not limited to: leveraging strengths, normalizing help-seeking behavior, de-stigmatizing mental health challenges, increasing the youth's capacity for self-advocacy and self-efficacy, and increasing supports across all life domains
• Maintains high communication with teammates and consults with the clinical team when there are clinical needs or high-risk safety concerns and assists in providing unified support to the family
• Discharges youth once program outcomes have been achieved

• Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster trainings to enhance clinical skills
• Drives up to 60 to 80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required)

• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

• This position is part-time and fluctuates between 10 to 29 hours per week.
• Schedule is flexible and non-traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.
• Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Salary

$30.16 / hour

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)
• Lived experience as a behavioral health services consumer (required)
• Must have or be eligible for Peer Support Specialist credentialing (required)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Youth Villages Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• Time off:
• • 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
  • 12 paid sick days per year
  • 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
• Growth & development through continuous training
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

* Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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