Youth Support Partner (High Fidelity Wraparound)
Youth Support Partner (High Fidelity Wraparound)
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Job Description
Have you overcome challenges as a teen and want to use your journey to inspire others At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) were looking for a passionate and resilient full-time Youth Support Partner (YSP) to join our team in Goldsboro this unique role youll draw from your lived experience to support youth facing mental health or substance use challenges helping them build confidence develop positive relationships and create a path toward a brighter future as part of a caring collaborative team.
To be considered for this unique role there are a few important requirements:
You must be between the ages of 21 and 32 (NCHFWTP requirement for this position)
You must have personal lived experience as an adolescent who received services for mental health or substance use challenges before the age of 21 (work experience alone does not meet this requirement)
What Youll Do
The Youth Support Partner will learn and apply the High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) model to guide their work with youth and this role you will use your lived experience to mentor and support youth facing behavioral health or life challenges. Youll meet with them regularly in their homes and communities to build skills amplify their voice and support their growth through guidance and goal-setting. Working alongside their families care teams and community partners you will help youth develop healthy relationships connect to resources and gain the confidence to create a positive path forward.
How Youll Benefit
Youll earn a competitive hourly rate of $18.24-$18.75and join a growing team making a meaningful impact in Guilford and Randolph counties. This role offers a flexible schedule designed to meet the needs of youth and families which requires availability between 3:00pm and 7:00pm. In addition we provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
Our benefits include:
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical Dental and Vision Health Benefits an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance Disability Insurance and more
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services when needed
- Applicable work mileage reimbursement
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier (PSLF)
What Were Looking For
Were seeking someone ready to make a meaningful difference and support youth where they areat home in the community and alongside their families. To be considered you must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelors degree in a human services field from a college or university OR
- Associate degree in a human services field from an accredited school and one (1) year experience working with youth
- Valid drivers license current auto insurance and a good driving record
- Experience navigating child- and family-serving systems
- Willingness to provide care in community and home-based settings participate in the crisis phone rotation and link youth to community resources
If youre a compassionate young adult with lived experience whos ready to empower youth and make a meaningful impact we invite you to apply now at our website: OR by sending your resume to
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy compassionate partner providing exceptional disability behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2600-member team provides meaningful support to 40200 kids adults and families in 11000 home facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Our working environment supports employee and client health with a no tobacco use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices client facilities properties and agency vehicles.
We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce we can advance our just cause while building a healthy sustainable organization. Thats why we listen seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Diverse Equitable Authentic & Learning (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Employment Type
Full-Time
