Peer Support Specialist: Program

Peer Support Specialist:
The CHANCE Program

Join to apply for the Peer Support Specialist:
The CHANCE Program role at National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)

Compensation: $46,000/year

The Peer Support Specialist will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, caregivers and/or families served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with individuals, caregivers, and/or families to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.

• Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!
• Health and Wellness:
  Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family;
  Paid Parental leave
• Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
• And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

• Complete forty hours of Peer Recovery Supporter Training through the Ohio Department of Mental Health Addiction Services (OhioMHAS).
• Completed sixteen hours of online eBased Academy Coursework through OhioMHAS.
• Perform all work consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Participate in developing the service recipient treatment/service plans with the service recipient, referring agency, caseworker, significant family member(s), and natural support.
• Assist individuals/caregivers/families in activities promoting resiliency, empowerment, self-care, and wellness.
• Assist individuals/caregivers/families in developing life skills.
• Assist individuals/caregivers/families in skill building and reducing barriers to help promote and achieve wellness, recovery, and resiliency.
• Provide support and interventions to individuals, caregivers, or families in crisis.
• Model the skills that promote personal resiliency, recovery, and wellness.
• Identify resources and services in the community that may not be available through the internal service continuum.
• Complete all relevant training on time as state, contract, and licensing agency standards require.
• Maintain client contact as required by program expectations.
• Actively and directly engage with service recipients to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.
• Interact with service recipients to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting them in achieving their identified goals.
• Performs other duties as requested.

• 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• The individual must have personal lived experience as a survivor of Human Trafficking or Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSEC).
• Individuals cannot be on parole, probation, or have any current court sanction.
• Working, reliable telephone.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Works well independently and as a team member.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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