TITLE OF POSITION: Children’s Community Action Team (CAT) Mentor/Peer
POSITION NUMBER: 20-18 HWJGC CAT
PROGRAM: Children’s Services
COMPONENT: Children’s Community Action Team
MINIMUM TRAINING, CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist certified by the Florida Certification Board; or qualify for peer certification as a parent of a child with a mental health diagnosis; High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience working with children with behavioral health needs. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and meet all Center requirements for vehicle operations and transportation of clients in Center and non-Center vehicles.
Compliance with minimum standards for screening of mental health personnel as contained in F.S. 394.4572.
SUPERVISOR: CAT Team Leader
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
WAGE AND HOUR STATUS: Non-exempt
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions of this position are listed below. The position also includes additional functions as needed and/or assigned by supervisor.)
1. Facilitate positive family interactions and encourage mutual understanding.
2. Help youth explore interests and gain life experience.
3. Provide emotional support and guidance toward healthy decision making.
4. Encourage positive peer relationships and healthy social outlets.
5. Help find opportunities to develop skills and achieve personal growth.
6. Model and reinforce responsible interpersonal and self-respecting behavior.
7. Support educational and vocational development.
8. Provide respite.
9. Provide transportation.
10. Assist families with establishing a natural support system that provides ongoing support during and post program participation.
11. In relating to clients, maintain clarity on the difference between helping and friendship behaviors. Exercise good judgment with seeking supervision as needed.
12. Encourage positive parenting, and competence with family life skills management such as financial responsibility and homemaking skills.
13. With other team members, provide support and education to family members to help them become knowledgeable about mental illness, collaborate in the treatment process, and assist in their family member’s progress.
14. Participate in the development of the comprehensive treatment plan for each person served at treatment planning meetings.
15. Observe youth and family functioning with special focus on behaviors that relate to the treatment plan goals and objective. Attend to signs of developing problems and promptly report to treatment team.
16. Regularly attend organizational staff meetings to assess client status and progress, to coordinate treatment activities, and to develop treatment solutions to problems other staffs are having.
17. Participate in staff training regarding skill development basic to the treatment of youth with Severe Emotional Disturbance and young adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness.
OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Travel required between clinics and other sites including homes, schools and community locations where clients are served.
2. Maintain after hours’ availability as required by the needs of the clients and as directed by the Team Leader.
Physical & Other Requirements:
Standing: Moderate
Sitting: Moderate
Driving Vehicles: Frequent
Lifting and/or Carrying: Moderate
Bending and/or Stooping: Moderate
Climbing stairs and/or Ladders: Minimal
Walking or Moving (between offices, other facilities, etc.): Moderate
Speaking: Yes
Hearing: Yes
Reading Comprehension: Yes
Repetitive motion with hands. wrists, arms: Yes
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
Ability to handle stressful situations: Frequent
Travel same day: Frequent
Travel Overnight: Infrequent
Over-time: Occasional
Holidays/Weekends: Infrequent
Shift work (PMS/Midnight): N/A
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: Multiple locations