Youth Support Coordinator - Newtown PA
Youth Support Coordinator - Newtown PA
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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is OnSite at the location detailed in the job post.
We are seeking experience with child and youth mental health including developing youth oriented programs and within youth based organizations. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage competing demands while working independently or as a team member. Ability to work some weekends and evenings. Strong organizational skills; detail oriented. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite. Be approachable and knowledgeable of youth organization development and implementation of programs and public agencies. Positive attitude that communicates hope that is recovery/resiliency oriented.
This position plays a key role in efforts to enhance support and resources for Youth and Young Adults with a focus on leadership development. This role participates in all levels of the system of care and is responsible for promoting continuous quality improvement of all youth supported initiatives and positions. This role also raises awareness of the importance of valuing youth and young adult voices and choices.
Coordinates with local/regional leadership peer and family run organizations and provider agencies to expand the use of youth and young adult (Y/YA) peer specialists achieve youthguided care and increase leadership development opportunities for Y/YA.
Conducts member provider and stakeholder trainings and presentations on Y/YA and acts as a liaison with communitybased organizations regarding Y/YA training events and implementation initiatives.
Acts as an advocate by identifying and addressing gaps in services and supports for transition age youth in partnership with Magellan and local/regional leadership.
Leads the MY Life program in partnership with National State and Regional MY LIFE management.
Implements leads and manages projects. Develops work plans reports outcomes and evaluations.
Identifies and communicates with Y/YA partners and Y/YA leaders across the system of care and in the community.
Coordinates recruitment of youth representatives for various levels of youth representation in partnership with stakeholders.
Represents Magellan on boards in the service system and participates in youth/young adult related activities and meetings.
Facilitates Y/YA developing leadership skills through 1:1 work with members.
When needed provides peer support to Y/YA members experiencing mental health challenges.
Strategically shares their lived experience to inspire hope empowerment and positive action.
Implements coordinates and monitors strategies for members and families to improve health and quality of life outcomes.
Strategically shares their lived experience to inspire hope and positive action.
Educates providers supporting staff members and families on resiliency and recovery principles strategies and tools.
Documents all interactions according to company standards.
Maintains professional responsibility to maximize supervision respond appropriately to personal stressors that impact ability to perform job duties and recognize crisis situations or risks to the members.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Other Job Requirements
Responsibilities
2 years experience with mental health/substance use recovery or peer support specialist.
Must be a selfidentified person in recovery who is a current or former user of child/youth/young adult mental health services and can relate to others who are now using those services.
CPRS/CPS/CPSS/CRPS/PRSS Peer Specialist certification as required by state.
Must have a Peer Specialist certification and be able to obtain with one year of hire the National Peer Support Credential (NCPS/NCPRSS).
Experience within Y/YA based organizations and developing youthoriented programs.
Must have a vehicle in good working condition with the ability to travel within the field regularly.
Ability to work some weekends and evenings.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite.
Knowledge of local behavioral health and community systems wellness strategies resiliency and recovery principles practices and tools such as Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) youth organizational development and implementation of programs wraparound process and communitybased peer family and parent support organizations and services.
Ability to make decisions that require significant analysis of solutions and quick original and independent thinking.
Ability to determine appropriate courses of action in complex situations that may not be addressed by existing policies or protocols.
Ability to represent strengths and needs of members in clinical settings.
Ability to summarize and document findings and maintain complete and accurate records.
Must be able to work effectively independently and in a team and prioritize in a fastpaced environment to meet the demands of the organization.
General Job Information
Title
Youth Support Coordinator
Grade
19
Work Experience Required
Lived Experience With Mental Health/Substance Use Recovery Peer Specialist
Work Experience Preferred
Education Required
Education Preferred
Associate
License and Certifications Required
DL Driver License Valid In State Other
License and Certifications Preferred
CPRS/CPS/CPSS/CRPS/PRSS Peer Specialist State Requirements Care Mgmt NCPS National Certified Peer Specialist Care Mgmt
Salary Range
Salary Minimum:
$37725
Salary Maximum:
$56595
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
