The Opportunity Alliance
Youth Peer Support Partner
The Opportunity Alliance, South Portland, Maine, us, 04106
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Children’s Behavioral Health Home (CBHH)
An exciting new opportunity to support young people of Southern Maine! The
Youth Peer Support Partner
is a team member of the Children’s Behavioral Health Home (children’s case management). This role is defined by having lived experience with mental health problems and possibly having used services like what TOA offers. This is a role that provides direct support and advocacy with youth in their communities. An ideal candidate will be aged 18-26 and enjoy helping youth in several types of capacities. The Youth Peer Support partner will be a part of our larger team and attend meetings and trainings. There is also a possibility of creating trainings and networking opportunities inside the agency and with the greater community. Why should I consider this role and why is it important? This is an authentic and mutual relationship where you can share your own experience with a youth who may need just that type of support to help them with life’s hurdles. Not all youth want to work with paid professionals and instead prefer a less formal and more natural form of support with their mental health concerns, family, and friend problems. Your experience combined with the creation of a space where everything is talkable can make a meaningful difference. You will also serve as the ‘expert’ on the youth experience to our teammates. Why should I consider this position within TOA’s CBHH team? You will find a supportive and encouraging team, individual and group supervision many times monthly, and a high level of support from the agency. This is also a Monday through Friday position with no weekend or on-call requirements. Client contact occurs where the clients prefer, but documentation/administrative tasks can be completed at home. Short list requirements: Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. License/Certifications: Completion of, or ability to complete, the relevant training to the position will be provided. Valid Driving license and reliable transportation. Experience: Experience providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support is preferred. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings when needed. Schedule
: Part-time, 20 hours per week. Location
: Office is located in South Portland, but services will be provided throughout Cumberland County. Qualifications
: High school diploma or equivalent required. The YPSS must be a person who has had lived experience with the mental health world and is willing to use this experience to connect directly with youth. Has completed a designated Maine Office of Child and Family Services curriculum for peer supports and receives and maintains that certification or is willing to complete this certification upon hire. Familiarity with CBHH and able to provide support according to the values and steps of the process required. Ability to model strengths-based approaches to problem-solving required. Good communication skills and an ability to establish rapport with youth, families, and provider teams. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends if required. Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and Email is required. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check. Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list. Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing, and lifting up to 10 pounds. Driving is necessary to meet clients at their preferred meeting site. There are also required meetings on-site. This may include transportation of clients or driving to the agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required. Benefits
:
Our benefits include but are not limited to: (offered to full-time and part-time employees) Generous paid time off accrual 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost Dental and Vision insurance options Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible) Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. To learn more about our benefits please visit
https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
. Who we are
… The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”. Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities. The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service: Mental Health & Wellness Community Building Family & Early Childhood Education Economic Resources ____________________________________________________________ The Opportunity Alliance is an
affirmative action
/
equal opportunity employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are viewing this posting on a third-party site, please visit our website at
https://opportunityalliance.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers
to apply
. Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application. Thank you!
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Children’s Behavioral Health Home (CBHH)
An exciting new opportunity to support young people of Southern Maine! The
Youth Peer Support Partner
is a team member of the Children’s Behavioral Health Home (children’s case management). This role is defined by having lived experience with mental health problems and possibly having used services like what TOA offers. This is a role that provides direct support and advocacy with youth in their communities. An ideal candidate will be aged 18-26 and enjoy helping youth in several types of capacities. The Youth Peer Support partner will be a part of our larger team and attend meetings and trainings. There is also a possibility of creating trainings and networking opportunities inside the agency and with the greater community. Why should I consider this role and why is it important? This is an authentic and mutual relationship where you can share your own experience with a youth who may need just that type of support to help them with life’s hurdles. Not all youth want to work with paid professionals and instead prefer a less formal and more natural form of support with their mental health concerns, family, and friend problems. Your experience combined with the creation of a space where everything is talkable can make a meaningful difference. You will also serve as the ‘expert’ on the youth experience to our teammates. Why should I consider this position within TOA’s CBHH team? You will find a supportive and encouraging team, individual and group supervision many times monthly, and a high level of support from the agency. This is also a Monday through Friday position with no weekend or on-call requirements. Client contact occurs where the clients prefer, but documentation/administrative tasks can be completed at home. Short list requirements: Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. License/Certifications: Completion of, or ability to complete, the relevant training to the position will be provided. Valid Driving license and reliable transportation. Experience: Experience providing one-on-one and/or group facilitation peer support is preferred. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings when needed. Schedule
: Part-time, 20 hours per week. Location
: Office is located in South Portland, but services will be provided throughout Cumberland County. Qualifications
: High school diploma or equivalent required. The YPSS must be a person who has had lived experience with the mental health world and is willing to use this experience to connect directly with youth. Has completed a designated Maine Office of Child and Family Services curriculum for peer supports and receives and maintains that certification or is willing to complete this certification upon hire. Familiarity with CBHH and able to provide support according to the values and steps of the process required. Ability to model strengths-based approaches to problem-solving required. Good communication skills and an ability to establish rapport with youth, families, and provider teams. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends if required. Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and Email is required. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check. Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list. Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing, and lifting up to 10 pounds. Driving is necessary to meet clients at their preferred meeting site. There are also required meetings on-site. This may include transportation of clients or driving to the agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required. Benefits
:
Our benefits include but are not limited to: (offered to full-time and part-time employees) Generous paid time off accrual 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost Dental and Vision insurance options Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible) Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. To learn more about our benefits please visit
https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
. Who we are
… The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”. Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities. The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service: Mental Health & Wellness Community Building Family & Early Childhood Education Economic Resources ____________________________________________________________ The Opportunity Alliance is an
affirmative action
/
equal opportunity employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are viewing this posting on a third-party site, please visit our website at
https://opportunityalliance.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers
to apply
. Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application. Thank you!
#J-18808-Ljbffr