Youth Peer Support

**SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ** CLASSIFICATION: Youth Peer Support PAY RANGE: $16.75 - $19.18 per hour POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Mental Health Supervisor (Transition Age Youth), works to instill a message of hope and recovery to youth and young adults (ages 14-22) to meet their overarching goals in transitioning to independence and adulthood. Will work with assigned persons served with the specific purpose of supporting persons served to achieve increased community inclusion and participation, independence, and productivity. Serves as a model for others that recovery/independence can be achieved, and willing to share their story of transitioning. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid the persons served in the recovery/transitioning process. WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT: Works in an office environment with pressures dealing with time constraints. Frequently drives automobile in all kinds of weather conditions. May counsel individuals who may become potentially violent. May work in shared office space. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or equivalent with the ability to read and understand written plans of service and, clearly and concisely, document contacts. Associates degree preferred. Experience: Must have received behavioral health services and "lived" experience participating in SED (serious emotional disturbances) treatment services, collaborating with, but not limited to, CMH, Department of Health and Human Services, Foster Care, Child protective Services, Juvenile Justice, criminal Justice, etc. Licenses and Credentials: Valid Michigan Driver's license with good driving record. Must have or attain within six (6) months of hire certification through Michigan Department Community Health (MDCH) as a Certified Youth Peer Support Specialist (CYPSS).