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COMPANY OVERVIEW: Catholic Charities is the social ministry outreach of the Archdiocese of Washington. We believe in strengthening the lives of all in need by giving help that empowers and hope that lasts. Catholic Charities works to create a world in which every person is cherished, regardless of individual limitations, and strengthened in the use of personal gifts in order to reach his or her full potential as a valued member of the community. We are looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values.
Inspiring Hope. Building Futures.
JOB SUMMARY: The Peer Specialist (Youth) works closely with Master’s Level Crisis Specialists providing services to children, youth and their caregivers. The position participates in crisis intervention with youth and families; supports youth to engage in services that address their mental/behavioral health needs; and helps promote a culture that recognizes, understands, and respects the client’s point of view and preferences.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in crisis intervention and assist in the stabilization of children and youth in the community who are in crisis under the direction of the Crisis Specialist assigned to the deployment.
- Collaborate respectfully and responsively with children and youth and their families.
- Assist youth in navigating systems to connect with referral sources and constructively engage with entities serving the youth and family.
- Interact with youth as a peer, sharing common positive experiences that would be beneficial to their engagement in services.
- Participate in case reviews regarding the care of the youth.
- Communicate with youth and families regarding youth’s adjustment and crisis plan.
- Participate in weekly individual supervision/consultation and debriefings as required.
- Assist with face to face follow ups along with a Crisis Specialist.
- Attend in-service, mandatory trainings, staffing and other meetings as required.
- Maintain confidentiality of clinical records in conformity with District of Columbia and federal law and regulations.
- Document all services in the electronic database within 24 hours of service.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
- Peer Specialist Certification.
- Completion of the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Peer Specialist training program.
- Must be 18 to 30 years.
- Experience navigating the child and family serving systems.
- Experience accessing community resources to address the needs of youth, particularly youth with mental health needs.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
- Oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with clients in a diverse community.
- Driving is required. Must have valid local driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Skill in the use of computer systems (preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment) and MS Office products.
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Qualifications
Education
Required
High School Diploma or better.
Experience
Required
Must be 18 to 30 years.
Peer Specialist Certification.
Experience accessing community resources to address the needs of youth, particularly youth with mental health needs.
Experience navigating the child and family serving systems.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Drivers License/DL
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)