Child & Family Services, Inc.
Senior Peer Coordinator - The Beyond House
Child & Family Services, Inc., New Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 02746
Senior Peer Coordinator - The Beyond House
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Child & Family Services, Inc. Base pay range $24.00/hr - $27.00/hr The Senior Peer Coordinator for the TAY Access Center is a young adult with lived experience with their own mental health and/or co-occurring substance use challenges. This individual must be willing to share their lived experience with the purpose and intent to provide assertive outreach to the community to engage young adults (16-25 years old) to participate in the TAY Access Center. This individual is a member of the TAY Access Center team; they will work closely with our other client-serving staff on site (Young Adult Peer Mentors, TIP Facilitator, and On Site Clinician) to help facilitate programming, resources, groups, and events to support the needs of the young adults being supported by the TAY Access Center. The Senior Peer Coordinator works closely with the Program Director to ensure smooth running of the YAAC. The Senior Peer Coordinator reports directly to the Access Center Program Director. Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right. $1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Compensation is determined by factors to include evaluating internal equity, individual experience and job value, and aligning with current external market pay to ensure fairness and competitiveness. Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Plays a lead role in organizing young adult leadership activities, conducts engagement activities and ensures youth voice is reflected throughout policy and the program Works closely with the Program Director to guide model-aligned implementation Forges strong connections with youth adults, the access center staff, and the community Provides senior level peer support to the YAAC team Provide assertive outreach in the community to engage young adults (16-25); provide information and linkages to mental health, substance use, primary healthcare, supportive housing, employment, education, social support, and benefits Develop, sustain, and coordinate linkages with system partners; link former DYS & DCF alumni youth (under 22) to benefits through DCF/DYS; and support Youth and Young Adult (YYA) voice in other youth serving agencies, schools, alternative schools, and mental health settings in our catchment area and the System of Care and other local and statewide councils Work as a team with the Young Adult Peer Mentors, Program Director, and Clinician to meet the co-occurring needs of young adults Co-facilitate YYA Advisory Groups and empower participants to take leadership roles Attend SOC and other system meetings to infuse YYA voice and perspective. Implement and maintain social marketing and social media engagement with YYA Collect data in support of quality improvement and evaluation measures, including but not limited to NOMS collection Maintain social marketing strategies developed through the grant. Participate in grant collaboration learning opportunities Display strong, non-judgmental listening and active engagement skills with youth. Establish trusting relationships with TAY Access Center youth and promote and establish an environment of Mental Health awareness and wellness. Maintain awareness of own personal mental health needs, and utilize coping skills and practice self-care Engage in weekly clinical meetings with supervisor to prioritize youth served needs and participate and create new learning opportunities The Senior Peer Coordinator will maintain a flexible schedule that aligns with the needs and preferences of YAs served by the Access Center, including: Evening and Weekend Availability: The Center must be open at least one evening per week and occasionally on weekends to support youth-driven programming, activities, and drop-in hours. Extended Access: In addition to regular operating hours, the Senior Peer Coordinator will support access to the Center for scheduled tours, community meetings, trainings, staff gatherings, and outreach events. These may occur outside of standard hours and require coordination with young adults and community partners. Responsiveness to Youth Input: Scheduling and programming will be informed by ongoing feedback from young adults to ensure the Center remains a responsive and welcoming space. Travel Required Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, community events, transport young adults as needed and trainings Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Senior Peer Coordinator - The Beyond House
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Child & Family Services, Inc. Base pay range $24.00/hr - $27.00/hr The Senior Peer Coordinator for the TAY Access Center is a young adult with lived experience with their own mental health and/or co-occurring substance use challenges. This individual must be willing to share their lived experience with the purpose and intent to provide assertive outreach to the community to engage young adults (16-25 years old) to participate in the TAY Access Center. This individual is a member of the TAY Access Center team; they will work closely with our other client-serving staff on site (Young Adult Peer Mentors, TIP Facilitator, and On Site Clinician) to help facilitate programming, resources, groups, and events to support the needs of the young adults being supported by the TAY Access Center. The Senior Peer Coordinator works closely with the Program Director to ensure smooth running of the YAAC. The Senior Peer Coordinator reports directly to the Access Center Program Director. Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right. $1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Compensation is determined by factors to include evaluating internal equity, individual experience and job value, and aligning with current external market pay to ensure fairness and competitiveness. Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Plays a lead role in organizing young adult leadership activities, conducts engagement activities and ensures youth voice is reflected throughout policy and the program Works closely with the Program Director to guide model-aligned implementation Forges strong connections with youth adults, the access center staff, and the community Provides senior level peer support to the YAAC team Provide assertive outreach in the community to engage young adults (16-25); provide information and linkages to mental health, substance use, primary healthcare, supportive housing, employment, education, social support, and benefits Develop, sustain, and coordinate linkages with system partners; link former DYS & DCF alumni youth (under 22) to benefits through DCF/DYS; and support Youth and Young Adult (YYA) voice in other youth serving agencies, schools, alternative schools, and mental health settings in our catchment area and the System of Care and other local and statewide councils Work as a team with the Young Adult Peer Mentors, Program Director, and Clinician to meet the co-occurring needs of young adults Co-facilitate YYA Advisory Groups and empower participants to take leadership roles Attend SOC and other system meetings to infuse YYA voice and perspective. Implement and maintain social marketing and social media engagement with YYA Collect data in support of quality improvement and evaluation measures, including but not limited to NOMS collection Maintain social marketing strategies developed through the grant. Participate in grant collaboration learning opportunities Display strong, non-judgmental listening and active engagement skills with youth. Establish trusting relationships with TAY Access Center youth and promote and establish an environment of Mental Health awareness and wellness. Maintain awareness of own personal mental health needs, and utilize coping skills and practice self-care Engage in weekly clinical meetings with supervisor to prioritize youth served needs and participate and create new learning opportunities The Senior Peer Coordinator will maintain a flexible schedule that aligns with the needs and preferences of YAs served by the Access Center, including: Evening and Weekend Availability: The Center must be open at least one evening per week and occasionally on weekends to support youth-driven programming, activities, and drop-in hours. Extended Access: In addition to regular operating hours, the Senior Peer Coordinator will support access to the Center for scheduled tours, community meetings, trainings, staff gatherings, and outreach events. These may occur outside of standard hours and require coordination with young adults and community partners. Responsiveness to Youth Input: Scheduling and programming will be informed by ongoing feedback from young adults to ensure the Center remains a responsive and welcoming space. Travel Required Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, community events, transport young adults as needed and trainings Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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New Bedford, MA . Regional Clinical Coordinator, (Psychologist IV) Middletown, RI $50,000.00-$100,000.00
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