What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Peer Support Worker position at Saint Dominic's Family Services?
THIS POSITION HAS A $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
The Youth Peer Support Services Worker will be responsible for engaging youth and their families in order to assist them in identifying their needs as well as achieving their goals. The Youth Peer Support Services worker will be an integral part of the Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) Program and will participate in supportive, recreational and educational activities offered to youth and families.
The Youth Peer Support Services Worker will be a young adult who has had emotional and/or behavioral challenges and experience receiving services from the children’s mental health or other child-serving systems. A high school diploma is required and related experience is preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Are you a young adult who has self-identified as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Children's Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
