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Youth Peer Support SpecialistEasterseals • Auburn Hills, MI, United States
Youth Peer Support Specialist

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Easterseals • Auburn Hills, MI, United States
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Youth Peer Support Specialist to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!

We are looking for Game Changers !

The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.

Benefits of Being a Superhero!

Benefits :

  • Low-cost Dental / Health / Vision insurance
  • Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
  • Generous 401K retirement plan
  • Paid Leave Options
  • Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
  • 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
  • Wellness Programs
  • We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
  • We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
  • Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
  • Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Pet Insurance

Qualifications :

  • Youth Peer Support Specialists must have direct lived experience with mental health challenges as a youth
  • Be a Certified Youth Peer Support Specialist
  • As required by MDHHS, complete a minimum of 32 continuing education hours of approved training, workshops, and / or conferences during the two-year period prior to renewal of certification.
  • Be a young adult, ages 18 through 28, with lived experience with mental health challenges as a youth and who received mental health support as a youth or young adult. Experience receiving services in a variety of systems (such as child welfare, education, the justice system, vocation, housing, etc.) as a youth or young adult is preferred
  • Primary diagnosis of a mental health condition
  • Have a strong personal knowledge of what it is like to have first-hand lived experience with a mental health condition that has caused a substantial life disruption
  • Has been a recipient of mental health treatment and / or services for at least one year, with a substantial life disruption due to their mental health condition
  • Have personal experience in navigating complex mental health treatment services
  • Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Attend all required training to enhance skills and meet Agency guidelines and as required by the Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), and other agencies governing the operation of the Agency.
  • Build and foster relationships with the youth, young adults, and family & others working with the youth.
  • Actively engage as part of the treatment team to meet individual needs, complete all required documentation and paperwork.
  • Prepare the individual to fully participate in their own meetings and treatment planning process (including Wraparound, Family Centered Planning meetings (IPOS), IEP meetings, etc.).
  • Easterseals MORC was awarded Metro Detroit and West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!

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