Youth Recovery Peer Specialist

Why You Want to Work at Annie MaloneAmazing leadership team who values employee mental health and well-beingEmployee appreciation days and eventsFlexible schedulesGreat sense of communityImpactful relationships with coworkersTeamwork in all departmentsInspiring casesSmall case loads for each staffMental health daysPay Scale:$38,000-$39,000 based on experience and available fundingHours:Full-time Position (40-hours per week)Duties & Responsibilities:Participate fully as a member of the treatment teamAssertively outreach and engage current persons served including those with co-occurring issues into agency treatment servicesTeach clients self-advocacy skillsProvide services and assist co-workers, as assigned, in developing and supervising activities that addresses the needs of persons served as well as conducting regularly scheduled personal enrichment/health and wellness, social skills building, therapy, educational/vocational and recreational/ leisure time activity groups in the community. Youth Recovery Peer Specialist*Candidates of this position must have a history with substance use and utilizing substance use mental health services to satisfy the requirements of this position* Job Summary:The Youth Recovery Peer Specialist is responsible for delivery of individual/group services which support recovery from mental illness, substance abuse and physical health needs through training, role modeling and sharing of personal substance use experiences.

Youth Recovery Peer Specialist*Candidates of this position must have a history with substance use and utilizing substance use mental health services to satisfy the requirements of this position* Job Summary:The Youth Recovery Peer Specialist is responsible for delivery of individual/group services which support recovery from mental illness, substance abuse and physical health needs through training, role modeling and sharing of personal substance use experiences.Why You Want to Work at Annie MaloneAmazing leadership team who values employee mental health and well-beingEmployee appreciation days and eventsFlexible schedulesGreat sense of communityImpactful relationships with coworkersTeamwork in all departmentsInspiring casesSmall case loads for each staffMental health daysPay Scale:$38,000-$39,000 based on experience and available fundingHours:Full-time Position (40-hours per week)Duties & Responsibilities:Participate fully as a member of the treatment teamAssertively outreach and engage current persons served including those with co-occurring issues into agency treatment servicesTeach clients self-advocacy skillsProvide services and assist co-workers, as assigned, in developing and supervising activities that addresses the needs of persons served as well as conducting regularly scheduled personal enrichment/health and wellness, social skills building, therapy, educational/vocational and recreational/ leisure time activity groups in the community.Link clients to other external sources of help, when neededUnderstand and utilize stages of recovery concepts and what helps the person served at each stageComplete assigned case records and report service activities accurately, comprehensively, and within required standards outlined per agency guidelinesProvide support beyond the normal 40 hours depending on the needs of the team, and caseload as appropriate and approved by supervisorComplete required training hours as outlined by employee handbook, and maintain any licensure requirements if needed and provide timely documentation to HR OfficeFormulate a professional development plan yearly to acquire skills needed to be successful in jobPerform other duties as assigned by the supervisorQualifications & Requirements:Former or present consumer of mental health services or a consumer of mental health and substance abuse servicesHigh school diploma or equivalentWillingness to complete State of Missouri's Department of Mental Health approved training program and standard agency trainingsMust possess a Valid Driver's LicenseWillingness to obtain a Class E Driver's License within 30 days of hire requiredMust have current automobile insuranceMust be authorized to work in the United StatesCompetency-Based Qualifications:Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesAbility to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environmentFlexible and self-starter; able to multi-taskProfessional qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center's missionWorking ConditionsAble to stand, bend, kneel, lift (20-30 pounds), navigate steps or use appropriate accommodations, drive and be able to sit for hours at a time.Physical RequirementsThe Youth Recovery Peer Specialist must be able to spend extended periods of time sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time as well as operating a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The physical requirements of this job include sitting standing, walking; lifting up to 100 lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the Peer Support Specialist will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.Application InformationAnnie Malone Children and Family Service Center provides equal employment and social service opportunity to all regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.