The Youth Program Coordinator is responsible to provide peer-based supportive behavioral health services to youth and young adults as well as to build statewide youth leadership and facilitate the involvement of youth and young adults in Rhode Island’s system of care. This position will work under the Associate Director.
Qualifications
· Dual Certifications: CPRS & CCHW (or currently in progress.)
· Strong knowledge of the youth behavioral health system in RI and an understanding of the gaps within.
· Ability to provide person-centered services that embrace a many-pathways-to-recovery approach.
· Willingness and ability to travel within state and accommodate occasional transportation of youth.
· Passion for mission and philosophy of Parent Support Network along with the knowledge of organization culture, identity and goals.
· Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs as well as ability to quickly learn other programs.
· Must pass a DCYF and criminal record clearance.
· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
Essential Duties
· Provide direct behavioral health peer support services to youth and young adults. Utilize wellness/recovery action planning and person-centered tools to help recoverees create a plan of care that best fits their needs.
· Enter case notes, plan of care, and other necessary documentation in agency’s EHR system in a timely and organized manner
· Provide mentorship/coaching to youth and young adults to participate in policy boards and other advocacy opportunities
· Act as chapter coordinator for Youth MOVE Rhode Island (sponsored by PSN). Facilitate regular chapter meetings, report chapter data to national leadership, etc.
· Build relationships with schools, local youth organizations, and juvenile justice facilities to collaborate on mission and to encourage organizations and young individuals to participate in YMRI.
· Participate in local and state policy boards, coalition meetings, engagement groups, etc. as appropriate for grant and contract deliverables. Occasional evening and weekend meetings required.
· Work with PSN workforce development team to deliver and facilitate youth-centered trainings, workshops, etc.
· Providing weekly summary reports to Associate Director regarding updates to programming, data regarding youth engagement and activities, and other vital program information
Parent Support Network of Rhode Island is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
