• Job Description

  Req#: 8285

  Overview

  Do you have lived experience receiving mental health or behavioral health services or with cross system involvement as a youth (Juvenile Justice; Mental and/or Behavioral Health treatment; Special Education; Substance Use Disorder Treatment), and are ready to use your experience to positively impact youth and families? At Seneca, we seek a compassionate and thoughtful professional to work directly helping youth and families reach their goals, as a Peer Specialist for our Wraparound Program.

  As a Peer Specialist you will be responsible for engaging with youth, young adults, and/or families in a community, home, or school setting. Your primary role will be to provide hope, one-on-one support, and mentorship to participants by sharing the experience with recovery/resilience and expertise in navigating systems and programs. As a Peer Specialist, you will have an opportunity to utilize your experiences navigating the past mental health services you received to positively impact youth and families in our community.

  ABOUT PROGRAM

  Seneca offers "Wraparound" services to children and youth susceptible of placement, and to their families. The Wraparound programs are strengths-based, family-driven, flexible, and creative, with the goal of helping the family develop the skills and supports to prevent or reduce the possibility of out-of-home placement of their child. A family-based team addresses the needs of the entire family, not just the child of focus. This family-based team consists of family members, Seneca's Therapists, Support Counselors, Family Partners, Facilitators and other community members who have an important role in the family.

  ABOUT SENECA

  Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

  Responsibilities

  • Engage youth in the wraparound process by providing non-judgmental, unconditional support to children and families participating in the WISe Program
  • Meet with youth on a regular basis to provide support in addressing needs and goals
  • Act as a bridge between the youth and family and system representatives on the team, ensure youth voice is heard
  • Assist in the development of the individualized Cross System Care Plan (CSCP)
  • Utilize the Child and Adolescents Needs and Strengths Assessment to inform client and family strengths and areas for support
  • Work in coordination with primary caregiver, Seneca staff, and other supports identified by the client participate in all functions of the Child and Family Team, including planning meetings, assisting in designing treatment plans, assist in writing quarterly reports, and other casework duties as needed
  • Identify relevant community resources and linking participants/families to those resources
  • Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork in a timely manner

  Qualifications

  Required:

  • Lived experience receiving mental or behavioral health treatment; OR lived experience with cross system involvement (Juvenile Justice; Mental and/or Behavioral Health treatment; Special Education; Substance Use Disorder Treatment) Required
  • Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evenings hours as needed
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Own vehicle, California driver’s license and auto insurance
  • TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
  • Must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination

  Preferred:

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Excellent critical-thinking and organizational skills

  Schedule

  • Full-time; 40 hours a week
  • Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

  Benefits

  • Starting at $22.66 - $25.16 per hour. Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
  • Addition salary increase upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Salary increases each year
  • Comprehensive benefits package:
    • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
    • 50% paid premiums for dependents
    • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
    • 403b Retirement Plan
    • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
  • 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
  • Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
  • Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
  • Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

  Keywords: Resilience, Youth, Community Engagement, Recovery, Facilitators, Support Counselors, non profit, mental health, prevention, mentorship, one-on-one support, peer support, counselors

• About the company

  Seneca Family of Agencies (formerly Seneca Center) was founded in 1985 by advocates who wanted to better meet the needs of children in group homes and foster family care. Seneca established itself as an innovative leader in the provision of uncondition...

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