Alta Care Group, the area's leading expert in strengthening vulnerable children, is the parent organization of Alta Behavioral Healthcare, a contract agency of the Mahoning County Mental Health Board, and Alta Head Start, the County's provider of Head Start and Early Head Start services. Today, staff consisting of nearly 300 people offers a full range of counseling, community support, 24-hour emergency crisis intervention, experiential therapy and psychiatric services to a yearly average of over 3000 children and their families. Alta Care Group Is currently seeking a part-time Youth Peer Supporter, working 15-29 hours per week. This position will require evening and weekend availability.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Direct lived experience with behavioral health challenges (mental health/substance use disorder) and who is between the ages of 18-30. Must have a personal lived experience in mental health treatment and recovery and/or drug and alcohol treatment/recovery history. The successful candidate will be required to obtain an Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification within the first 90 days of employment. Background check and drug screen required.

The successful candidate will:

Provide education and on-going exploration of needs to peers related to their recovery through all phases-engagement, initiation, stabilization and maintenance. Act as a liaison between peers and the professionals involved in their lives. Help peers identify strengths, weaknesses and barriers that may exist in their journey towards recovery. Model personal responsibility for recovery. Assist peers in recovery with community connections and linkages when needed for the betterment of the individual's goals set for recovery. This includes helping peers identify and connect with natural supports. Learn and assist peers in recovery in utilizing positive problem-solving skills. Engage in outreach. Promote self-determination, self-advocacy, well-being and independence with peers in recovery. Support peers in recovery in their work towards vocational goals. Please submit resume and letter of interest to: Jamie Miller, Alta Care Group, Inc., 711 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502, or email; Alta Behavioral Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Part-time Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement

Work Location:

In person