Family Peer Support Specialist
Job description
SUMMARY
The Peer Specialist will work in partnership with young adults turning 18 in licensed foster care settings and are eligible to participate in one of the RTI programs or service such as Extended Foster Care (EFC), Postsecondary Education Services and Supports (PESS), and Aftercare (AC). The Peer Specialist act as a point of contact, that has lived experience with foster care and participating in the Independent Living Services to provide a unique level of support to youth and young adults who are currently receiving or re-entering services by helping them to help with troubleshooting barriers in accessing IL programs, navigate and follow thru with specialized supports and services for their specific circumstances. This position will help connect community resources and personal services; to influence social media and professional networking; as well as co-facilitate Youth Empowerment council meetings and other support groups and youth advocacy activities. The Peer Specialist will also help the Youth Success Coaches, Facilitators, Specialists and Case Managers as needed and available.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Minimum high school diploma or equivalency, training or certification as a peer specialist, and/or self-identify as a parent of a current or former user of mental health or co-occurring services who can relate to other parents who are now using or in need of those services. Experience working with children/adolescents related to their therapeutic/treatment needs and in compliance with State or contractual requirements.
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