Youth Peer Support Specialist Full Time!
Morrison Center · Scarborough, ME · 1 mo ago
OTHR$20/hrOther
Requirements
- Valid Maine Driver's License with a clean record
- High School Diploma
- Appropriate vehicle insurance
- Complete the OCFS Peer Support Curriculum
- Able to work Monday - Friday
Benefits
- Health & Dental insurance with employer contributions
- Pay $20 an hour, based on experience
- Short-term & long-term disability
- Generous vacation and sick time accruals
- Paid Holidays
- Life insurance
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program
- 403B with employer contribution
Responsibilities
- This position will require a willingness to share their own experiences to build trust and caring relationships with families.
- Demonstrate inclusion and respectful partnerships with the Behavioral Health Home Team and attend monthly clinical supervision.
- To facilitate youth and family engagement within the program, navigate educational and community service supports for children and families.
- Help locate shelter, food, and clothing to assist families with meeting basic needs.
- Present ideas, suggestions, and needs to the team in a clear and objective way.
- Ability to adhere to Morrison Center policies and state required documentation, and perform in a manner that sustains and enhances the Center’s positive image and reputation for service.
- Support with intake requests
- Client meet and greets
- Support to case managers who are supporting new clients through the intake process
- Support to manage the Children’s program’s wait lists and referrals
- Occasional travel required to attend State, and agency run trainings and meetings.