Butler County Educational Service Center
Youth Peer Partner
Butler County Educational Service Center, Hamilton, Ohio, United States, 45013
Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted: 12/13/2024
Location: Butler County Educational Service Center
Date Available: As soon as possible
District: Butler County ESC
Employment Opportunity Butler County Educational Service Center December 13, 2024 POSITION: Youth Peer Partner STARTING DATE: As soon as possible SALARY: Will be determined based upon education and experience WORK YEAR: Part-time (part-time schedules may vary depending on caseload, no more than 15 hours per week) DEADLINE: Until filled APPLY TO: Apply by clicking here: Application BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position. Medical/Dental/Vision – no waiting period.
Benefits 2024 Paid sick time Vacation time – 15 days for year-round employees Summers off – for all school-based employees Holiday pay or Non-Contract days Group Life Insurance Savings plans –
American Fidelity Employee Assistance Program -
Anthem EAP Public Service Loan Forgiveness -
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be over the age of 18 and have “lived experience” or have personally received help from a service system (child welfare, developmental disability board, juvenile justice, mental health/substance use treatment, special education, substance abuse, etc.). The state of Ohio defines youth peer support as youth ages 18-26 years old. Desire to work with youth and families. Ability to operate with a non-judgmental attitude and ability to respond with empathy. Willingness to learn about and work with youth from diverse backgrounds. Familiarity with or willingness to learn about the child-serving systems and resources for youth in Butler County. Good organizational skills and ability to work independently without direct supervision. Commitment to working as a team member in a team-based process. Ability to handle stressful situations. Understanding of ethics and boundaries in serving youth. High School Diploma, preference for working on a college degree in a related field. Peer certification or willing to be trained as a certified peer partner. History of good job attendance. Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Must pass a criminal background check.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A Youth Peer Partner is a young adult, over the age of 18 who has personal “lived experience” with one of the youth-serving government or educational systems (ex. involvement with child welfare, developmental disability, Individual Education Plans (IEP), juvenile justice, mental health therapy, special education, and/or substance use treatment) who wants to provide guidance and support to other youth with complex challenges. A Peer Partner will walk alongside a youth through the Wraparound planning process both during meetings with community partners and one-on-one. Peers have expertise and understanding that professional training and education cannot replicate; by sharing their personal stories they can help normalize and guide teens in similar situations. We are looking for someone who is passionate about advocating for youth, helping them find their voice and empowering them to use it, exploring the youth’s strengths, and connecting them to opportunities in the community. For the full job description, click
here . The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.)
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Date Posted: 12/13/2024
Location: Butler County Educational Service Center
Date Available: As soon as possible
District: Butler County ESC
Employment Opportunity Butler County Educational Service Center December 13, 2024 POSITION: Youth Peer Partner STARTING DATE: As soon as possible SALARY: Will be determined based upon education and experience WORK YEAR: Part-time (part-time schedules may vary depending on caseload, no more than 15 hours per week) DEADLINE: Until filled APPLY TO: Apply by clicking here: Application BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position. Medical/Dental/Vision – no waiting period.
Benefits 2024 Paid sick time Vacation time – 15 days for year-round employees Summers off – for all school-based employees Holiday pay or Non-Contract days Group Life Insurance Savings plans –
American Fidelity Employee Assistance Program -
Anthem EAP Public Service Loan Forgiveness -
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be over the age of 18 and have “lived experience” or have personally received help from a service system (child welfare, developmental disability board, juvenile justice, mental health/substance use treatment, special education, substance abuse, etc.). The state of Ohio defines youth peer support as youth ages 18-26 years old. Desire to work with youth and families. Ability to operate with a non-judgmental attitude and ability to respond with empathy. Willingness to learn about and work with youth from diverse backgrounds. Familiarity with or willingness to learn about the child-serving systems and resources for youth in Butler County. Good organizational skills and ability to work independently without direct supervision. Commitment to working as a team member in a team-based process. Ability to handle stressful situations. Understanding of ethics and boundaries in serving youth. High School Diploma, preference for working on a college degree in a related field. Peer certification or willing to be trained as a certified peer partner. History of good job attendance. Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Must pass a criminal background check.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A Youth Peer Partner is a young adult, over the age of 18 who has personal “lived experience” with one of the youth-serving government or educational systems (ex. involvement with child welfare, developmental disability, Individual Education Plans (IEP), juvenile justice, mental health therapy, special education, and/or substance use treatment) who wants to provide guidance and support to other youth with complex challenges. A Peer Partner will walk alongside a youth through the Wraparound planning process both during meetings with community partners and one-on-one. Peers have expertise and understanding that professional training and education cannot replicate; by sharing their personal stories they can help normalize and guide teens in similar situations. We are looking for someone who is passionate about advocating for youth, helping them find their voice and empowering them to use it, exploring the youth’s strengths, and connecting them to opportunities in the community. For the full job description, click
here . The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.)
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