Youth Peer Support Specialist - Child Care Management in Henderson, Kentucky at RiverValley Consulting Services

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required
• Experience working (either in a paid or volunteer position) with individuals with mental illness or similar populations (i.e. homeless, individuals with severe addictions).
• At least 2 years paid or volunteer work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• Valid KY Driver’s license and clean driving record to be insurable by agency liability insurance company.
• Current CPR/First aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of beginning employment.
• Peer Specialist Certification strongly preferred or ability/willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Other Requirements:

• Must have been a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness with strong self-knowledge and sufficiently progressed in their own recovery in order to be able to effectively manage their mental illness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• Ability to work under pressure, to listen to participant’s concerns and recommend and/or take appropriate action.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution/mediation skills.
• Commitment to the right and ability of persons with severe and persistent mental illness to live in a normal community residence, work in jobs and have access to adequate, competent and continuous supports and services.
• Clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe mental illnesses.
• Computer literate, including basic Microsoft word applications
• Strong team skills and a commitment to the ACT model and methods.
• Knowledge about the ACT model.
• Must be able to hear and communicate effectively in person and over the phone.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required
• Experience working (either in a paid or volunteer position) with individuals with mental illness or similar populations (i.e. homeless, individuals with severe addictions).
• At least 2 years paid or volunteer work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• Valid KY Driver’s license and clean driving record to be insurable by agency liability insurance company.
• Current CPR/First aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of beginning employment.
• Peer Specialist Certification strongly preferred or ability/willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Other Requirements:

• Must have been a recipient of mental health services for severe and persistent mental illness with strong self-knowledge and sufficiently progressed in their own recovery in order to be able to effectively manage their mental illness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
• Ability to work under pressure, to listen to participant’s concerns and recommend and/or take appropriate action.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution/mediation skills.
• Commitment to the right and ability of persons with severe and persistent mental illness to live in a normal community residence, work in jobs and have access to adequate, competent and continuous supports and services.
• Clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe mental illnesses.
• Computer literate, including basic Microsoft word applications
• Strong team skills and a commitment to the ACT model and methods.
• Knowledge about the ACT model.
• Must be able to hear and communicate effectively in person and over the phone.