Youth Peer Specialist, Children’s Services

Part Time

Available Position(s)

Certified Peer Specialist - Youth Peer

Job Description

The youth peer specialist is an individual who has personal experience with children's mental health and who is willing to share his/her personal experiences
• Must be in recovery from a diagnosed mental illness
• Must be open minded and willing to share your recovery story publicly
• At least 18 years old.
• Must have effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must have a clear understanding of recovery from mental illness.
• Must have the ability to work with individuals or groups.
• Must have the ability to serve as a role model, showing by example that recovery is possible.

Prerequisites

High school diploma, computer literacy skills, and an AL driver's license.

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I certify that the answers given to the foregoing questions are true and correct without consequential ommissions of any kind whatsoever. I understand that any false or misleading statements are grounds for dismissal and shall not hold the Mental Health Center liable in any respect if my employment is terminated because of said falsification or omissions made by me in the questionnaire. I authorize the employers (with the possible exception of current employer), schools or persons named herein to give any information regarding my employment or physical condition, together with any information they may have regarding me whether or not it is in their records. I hereby release said employers, schools, or persons from all liability for any damage for issuing this information. If accepted for employment, I hereby authorize my participation in any group insurance and/or retirement plans for which I am eligible and in which participation is a condition of employment. I further agree to abide by all policies of the Cahaba Center.

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