Youth Support Partner - Part-Time

Salary: $18.79 - $25.12 Hourly
Location : Salem, OR
Job Type: Part-time Regular
Job Number: 070-2024-6
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: HHS - BH - Child and Youth MH Svcs
Opening Date: 02/13/2024
Closing Date: 2/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 06
Do you have recent (within the last five years) lived experience navigating youth mental health systems, juvenile justice, and/or child welfare? Are you passionate about supporting other young people using your shared lived experience to offer hope that they can live their best lives? If you answer yes, this may be the job for you.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Youth Support Partner provides support, encouragement, and assistance to youth receiving mental health services. The Youth Support Partner will promote those activities that foster recovery and empowerment by sharing their personal experiences when appropriate, modeling self-help and wellness activities. A Peer Support Specialist who facilitates and connects individuals to services and activities. As a member of the treatment team the incumbent provides expertise, experience, and consultation to the team to promote a culture in which each individual's point of view and preferences are recognized, respected, and integrated into treatment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the close supervision of a qualified clinical supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this class.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• The Youth Support Partner has personal lived experience with one or more of the following systems: juvenile justice system, mental health, and/or child welfare.
• Identifies as part of the Wraparound team and provides engagement and outreach to youth and families in the MVWRAP programs. Assists in identifying service needs and obtaining services. Provides training and support to youth so that they can lead/effectively participate in their team meetings. Provides information to youth and families on eligibility and referral requirements for various programs and advocates for youth during any application process. Provides ongoing assistance in addressing barriers for youth that are not engaging in treatment and needing support services and assistance in connecting with community resources. Supports navigation of the mental health and other treatment service system. Actively participates in strengthening linkages to community and peer delivered services, including linkages to community-based services. Assessing and building natural support network to increase natural supports.
• Provides individual skill development in order to help youth complete their action steps on the Wrap plan. Will provide transportation to youth in the community to work on social skill building.
• Provides expertise and consultation to the team to promote a culture in which the youth's point of view (Voice and Choice) and preferences are recognized, respected and integrated into all decisions.
• Promotes activities that foster empowerment by sharing their personal experiences when appropriate, modeling self-help and wellness activities. Assists the Wraparound Facilitator and youth to develop a Strengths, Needs, Culture, Discovery plan and proactive safety/crisis plan.
• Represents the Department on planning and policy committees and System of Care Review Committee (SOCRC). Makes recommendations to administration to ensure youth-sensitive services. Participates in monthly MV-WRAP team meetings.
• Documents services in the client record, meeting program and contract requirements
• Performs other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
As defined by OAR 309-019-0105 (81) "Peer Support Specialist" means an individual providing peer delivered services to an individual or family member with similar life experience under the supervision of a qualified clinical supervisor and a qualified peer delivered services supervisor as resources are made available.

• A self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants will be asked to discuss recovering experiences during the interview process.
  
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.

• Must successfully complete an Oregon Health Authority approved peer support training program within six (6) months of hire.
  
• Must be certified as a Traditional Health Worker (THW) within six (6) months of hire.
  
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
  
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
  
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
  
• This position is represented by a union.
  
• This is a part-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
  
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5 hours per day, 20 hours per week. This position is 50% FTE and is eligible for employee benefits.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESUnderstanding of approaches to support others in recovery and resiliency and demonstrates efforts at self-directed recovery. Knowledgeable of community resources and how to connect individuals to those resources. Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions; ability to maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to individuals; ability to speak, read and write English; ability to provide documentation consistent with department standards for quality and timeliness; willingness to work hours conducive to reaching the identified population; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals, coworkers, and other agencies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSOperates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; lifts, pushes, pulls, moves carts and carries items weighing up to 5 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal speech level; works in client homes or other areas and may be exposed to dust or second-hand smoke; may work in uneven areas.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, , and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02
This position is for a Youth Support Partner and requires the applicant to have RECENT experience as a young person navigating the juvenile justice, child welfare and/or mental health systems. Do you meet this qualification? NOTE: Your answer will remain confidential.

• Yes
• No

03
If you answered "Yes" to question #2, please indicate how recent your experience was. For example, if you were receiving mental health services from a youth serving agency in 2019 you would mark the box 1-5 years ago.

• 1-5 years ago
• 6-10 years ago
• 11-15 years ago
• None of the above

04
If you answered "Yes" to question #2, please describe how you meet this qualification. For example, I received mental health services for anxiety and depression throughout my high school years. Your answer will remain confidential. If you answered "No" to the above question, write "NA" in the space provided.
Required Question