Youth Leadership Coordinator - TAYLRD

Youth Leadership Coordinator - TAYLRD page is loaded## Youth Leadership Coordinator - TAYLRDlocations:
Louisville, Kentucky time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition :
JR-011697
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* Job Description:

*** Provides encouragement and support in a safe and non-judgmental way for sixteen to twenty-five-year-old individuals who have or are at risk of developing behavioral health and substance-use challenges.  The TAYRD (Transitional Age Youth Launching Realized Dreams) drop-in center works to reduce barriers for young people by providing specialized services and support.
*** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Provides support to the youth and young adult members to ensure their attendance and active participation at all LIT meetings.
* Ensures the identification, support and presents of TAY (Transitional Age Youth) representation and voice in their region and implementation of TAYLRD and TAY specific initiatives
* Is responsible for the creation and development of a youth support network within their CMHC region
* Provides training, coaching, and development of Youth Peer Support Specialists and other youth leaders in their CMHC system
* Assists with the development of youth involvement activities at the regional level
* Speaks publicly as part of developing the TAY Youth Network in their local CMHC region
* Supports young adult staff, assists with hiring and onboarding of new staff, and plans outreach activities
* May assist Site Manager with management of drop-in center
* The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
*** EDUCATION
* ** High school diploma or GED;
Bachelor’s degree preferred
** EXPERIENCE*
* * Lived experience as the recipient of services to address a behavioral health and/or substance use need
* Experience collaborating with interagency teams and leadership activities
** REQUIREMENTS
* ** Attended Peer Support Coaches training
* Required to attend Family Leadership Academy, Youth Peer Support Specialist Training, Kentucky Family Thrive training and other pertinent trainings
* May be required to attend out-of-state Grantee Meetings
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
* ** Valid Driver's License in Kentucky**
* ** Proof of automobile insurance required**
* ** Must have reliable transportation for the transport of clients
*** Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation.  Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.
*** Time Type:
** Full time
** Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro.
** Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives.
** At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits.
**** In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.*
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