Youth Partner (Part-Time, 20 Hours / Week)

Job Summary:

The Youth Partner is responsible for engaging with youth, young adults and/or families in a community, home, or school setting. The primary role is to provide hope, one-on-one support, and mentorship to participants by strategically sharing experience with recovery/resilience and expertise in navigating systems and programs. The Youth Partner will act as a key team member of the youth’s service team by providing peer support to youth in the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD); supporting youth voice and empowerment by assisting the youth in development so as to improve their overall functioning and quality of life; and support in furthering authentic youth engagement in their clinical management plan. The Youth Partner will also play a key role in the planning and implementation of community wellness events that would provide youth with information and strategies around trauma and grief. This includes music, art and other recreational activities, as well as social, community service, and cultural activities to build relationships and healing. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide neutral peer support to youth in the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD).
• Further youth engagement in their clinical management plan.
• Participate in team meetings and/or other meetings and trainings as deemed appropriate.
• Plan and implement community wellness events for youth and families on Kauai
• Collaborate with community partners.
• Responsible for recording in meetings, when needed.
• Responsible for occasionally providing childcare, when necessary.
• General office work as needed (filing, phone calls, database work, faxing and typing).

OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

• Perform other related duties, as required and assigned.
• Regular attendance, required.
• Responsible for awareness and adherence to all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate at trainings, all staff meetings, and individual supervision, as scheduled.
• Recommend improvements and/or enhancements of job processes and work environment to ensure high quality levels of service deliverables.
• Addresses appropriate needs with supervisor and/or manager.