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Youth Peer Support Specialist - Fayette/Vernon - Part/Full Time

Part-time

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center

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Compensation
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Location
Fayette, AL
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time
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Requirements

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Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Youth Peer Support Specialist works with young teens and adults enrolled in clinical services, collaborating with the clinical team leader to implement treatment with young people and their families. The role uses personal lived experience receiving mental health services or child welfare as a child or teen, sharing that experience with people ages 10–21 to foster hope, build resiliency, and develop self-advocacy skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Personal Experience With Mental Health ServicesComputer SoftwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookTypingSelf-Advocacy Development

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid Driver's LicenseMust Be 21+Insurable Driving Record40+ Wpm Typing Speed

Full job description

Job duties include working with young teens and adults enrolled in our organization's clinical services. Will work closely with the individual's clinical team leader to implement the treatment process with the young person and their family. Must have personal experience as a child/teen ("I have lived experience") in personally receiving mental health services or child welfare and be able to appropriately disclose and share that experience with young adults, ages 10-21, in order to foster hope, build resiliency, and develop self-advocacy skills that will empower them to achieve their goals. Job Requirements: - Minimum of a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency certificate - Valid drivers license and be 21 with an insurable driving record to meet driving insurability requirements. - Personal experience with mental health as a child or adolescent. - Knowledge of computer software and programs, Word, Outlook and type 40+ wpm. - Employment requires a 5 day paid orientation held in Marion County, AL, Monday-Friday, 8:30a-4p. Pay Rate: Will be discussed during the interview. Schedule: Monday-Friday; the schedule will be discussed at the interview. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

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