Job description: Youth Peer Specialist (YPS) is a person in recovery from a substance use or mental health disorder who provides one on one peer support services, serves as a peer advocate and provides individuals and/or families with information and linkage to additional services to meet the needs of the individual and/or family. YPS provides support to youth and young adults in a variety of settings. YPS performs a wide range of tasks to support individuals and/or families in living their own lives and directing their own recovery and wellness process. The YPS will model competency in recovery and wellness. Key Responsibilities Provides emotional support to the participant and/or member no matter where the person is on their recovery journey. Educates the participant and/or member in areas that support recovery and wellness. Provides needed linkage to services and/or supports for recovery and wellness. Documents all interactions and work done with the participant and/or member. Utilizes the recovery capital scale to assess the strengths of the participant (s) and develop a wellness plan. Effectively communicate, listen and understand the problems, concerns and barriers faced by the participants and/or members. Utilize and teach problem solving techniques to participants and or families. Maintain a working knowledge of current trends and developments in the area of recovery by reading books, journal articles, attending trainings and relevant materials. Understand and utilize specific interventions necessary to support participants and/or families in meeting their recovery and wellness goals. Encourages multiple pathways to recovery to the participant and/or member. Understands and abides by the recovery-oriented principles. Encourage the participant to participate in the Federation of Families, Youth MOVE, Wellness Center workshops and/or support groups. Encourage the participant to engage in advocacy efforts and community meetings. Encourage the participant to participate in the Federation of Families, Youth MOVE, Wellness Center workshops and/or support groups. Encourage the participant to engage in advocacy efforts and community meetings. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a level 2 clearance, have transportation and a valid Florida driver's license.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift (8:30 AM-5:00 PM) Tuesday-Saturday Night shift (11:30 AM-8:00 PM)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Haitian Creole (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Bereavement leave Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person