Peer Support Specialist The CHANCE Program

Peer Support Specialist: The CHANCE Program

Compensation: $46000/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.

Working at NYAP

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

Responsibilities

• 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 Programs 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 ofHuman 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.

Other Skills

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

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.