Youth Partner (Maui, Full-time)

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 on Maui will also play a key role in the planning and implementation of community wellness events that would provide youth on Maui 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 Maui.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a young adult ages 18 to 27 who is willing and able to self-identify as a person who has or is receiving mental health services as a youth, and is prepared to use that lived experience in helping other youth currently navigating the system(s).
• Must have a high school diploma.
• A minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training.
• Lived experience as a youth in a complex, youth serving systems, including behavioral mental health and/or child welfare.
• Experience assisting and advocating for youth.
• Ability to manage time well and work independently.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Must maintain an ethical, responsible and professional attitude and demeanor under all circumstances at all times.
• Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Committed to quality and performance improvement.
• Valid driver’s license, no-fault automobile insurance, acceptable motor vehicle abstract2, and access to an insured, reliable vehicle is needed.

Pay: 

• $17 to $17.85 per hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• Company-paid employee medical insurance
• Company-paid employee dental insurance
• Optional dependant coverage (employee paid)
• Comany-paid employee group life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Company Holidays a Year
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance

EPIC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Due to our state contracts, EPIC employees who work with children and families in the Child Welfare System must have a successful criminal and child abuse and neglect background clearance.