Peer Advocate (Personal Services)
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading charity committed to strengthening community. Provides support services to the participants of the Residence Program as part of the Outreach Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and maintain appropriate treatment plan for all assigned cases.
- Maintain clinical progress notes concerning client's progress in individual, group and family therapy.
- Assist in crisis situations with direct assessments, referrals for additional services, one-on-one supervision and discharge proceedings.
- Assist in the upkeep and hygiene of the residents.
- Attend community meetings as needed and represent the YMCA.
- Promote recovery, empowerment and participation in community services.
REQUIREMENTS:
- HS/GED required. Some college in counseling, social work or related field preferred.
- Six months prior work experience with the adult mental health population.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.
- Excellent human relation skills, good organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Part time, 24 hours a week
Experience
Required- 1 year(s): Prior work experience with the adult mental health population
Education
Required- High School Diploma/GED or better
- Some college or better in Social Work or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required- First Aid
- CPR
Skills
Required- Work in diverse community
- Problem Solving
- Organizational
- Communication
Behaviors
Required- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
