Lawrence, Massachusetts30+ days ago
Peer Leadership Coordinator (PLC) and collaborates with other AC staff to recruit for and support the YA Leadership Council.
•Supports PLC and collaborates with other AC staff to plan events and training opportunities for the AC staff, YYA, and the community-at-large based on identified needs of the YYA at the AC and the communities served.
•Provides outreach and marketing efforts to educate YYA and other stakeholders in the community about the program and services, including by reaching out directly, creating and distributing marketing materials, and collaborating with other AC staff.
•Attends community events and activities to engage with YYA and explain the benefits and supports available to YYA at the ACs.
•Assists the AC leadership, clinician, and TIP Facilitator staff with the identification and accessing of existing and new services and service providers that will benefit the YYA.
•Helps the YYA to develop supportive relationships and community connections.
•Promotes the development of healthy lifestyles and wellness practices, including addressing substance use.
•Supports the YYA in the development of self-sufficiency and positive employment behaviors.
•Helps the YYA to identify their needs and goals relating to education, employment, family relationships, spirituality, and social recreation, and ensure they are integrated in their service planning.
•Helps YYA in communicating and working effectively with service providers, employers, natural supports, family members, and others to achieve their goals.
•Helps The AC YAPM is essential in welcoming new YYA to services and to the activities offered at the AC, and offers ongoing engagement and support to YYA.
Responsibilities:
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
•Works with the YYA (if chosen) to enhance skills of self-direction and empowerment.
•Shares personal experiences; provide non-directive support, coaching, and modeling to support and improve engagement in services and assist with identifying and accessing existing and new services, service providers, and recovery tools and resources.
•Provides individual 1:1 peer mentoring to 5-10 YYA.