Peer Support Specialist - Youth

Description

The Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS) provides individualized, strengths-based, one-on-one support to youth and young adults receiving services through the Child and Family Program, primarily with a focus on those involved in Wraparound and Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS).

• Works directly with youth in various settings to create a consistent meaningful support.
• Provides guidance, models recovery, and supports youth in identifying and achieving personal goals.
• Collaborates closely with clinicians, care coordinators, families, and other service providers to ensure youth voice and choice are heard and respected throughout the planning and service delivery process.
• Shares personal recovery stories and describes personal experiences to inspire and support individuals throughout the recovery process.
• Acts as an advocate for individuals to facilitate positive changes and hope in their recovery.
• Sets up and facilitates practical activities for individuals to increase their self-worth and improve their self-concepts.
• Attends treatment/recovery team meetings.
• Documents services provided to individuals/groups and EHR.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and collaboration with community partners, especially youth serving agencies and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing.
• Certified Youth Support Specialist.
• Able to pass a criminal history/background check.
• Current Oregon driver's license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of community resources for Youth and Families.
• Lived experience in mental health and/or substance use recovery.
• At least 2 years post-sobriety.

Benefits

Linn County offers competitive benefit plans including medical, dental, and vision benefits, family plans under $15 per month, vacation and floating days, paid holidays, sick and bereavement time, employee assistance program (EAP), county-paid life and long term disability benefits, longevity incentive, public service loan forgiveness, and public employee retirement system (PERS).