Job Description

Youth Peer Support Specialist : We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Youth Peer Support Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will use your personal experience with mental health recovery to provide peer-based support to youth diagnosed with serious emotional disturbances. By fostering trust and connection, you will play a vital role in promoting wellness, encouraging personal growth, and supporting each young person’s recovery journey.

PAY RANGE/BENEFIT PACKAGE: 
Salary: starting at $39,222.86 annually - placement above minimum salary is based on experience.

OnPoint Benefits:  

• 401(a) retirement: employer matching 
• 457 retirement  
• 13 Paid holidays 

Benefits effective date of hire: 

• Medical insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Vision Coverage 
• Employer funding of Health Savings Account (a portion of the deductible amount) 

Employer Paid benefits: 

• Disability insurance 
• Life insurance (up to $50,000) 
• Paid Time Off 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Aged 18-26 (per MDHHS guidelines)
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Lived experience receiving behavioral health services as a youth.
• Obtain certification approved by the State of Michigan as a Youth Peer Specialist within 6 months of employment.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and auto insurance coverage or eligibility.
• Access to reliable transportation to carry out job duties.
• One year of experience working in a public behavioral health setting preferred.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a support and resource for youth with serious emotional disturbances (SED) who are receiving services in the behavioral health system.
• Act as a key member of the treatment team by working with youth one on one or in a group.
• Support youth empowerment by assisting youth in skill development to improve their overall functioning and quality of life.
• Provide interventions as part of the treatment plan.
• Prepare and support youth to fully participate in their own meetings and treatment planning process.
• Complete documentation according to agency, funding, regulatory and best practice standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, coaching, and training as
• Respect, value and support youth to express their thoughts, ideas, and beliefs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE: 

• Efficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR's).

POSITIONS TO BE FILLED: 

• One part-time position (20 hours/week) open until filled.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time,

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