BRBH is looking for someone age 18-26 who experienced services (mental health, social services, or court system) and is looking for an opportunity to support youth who are currently receiving services!

The Youth Support Partner (YSP) is a member of the team that has experienced the mental health, social services, or court system through their own lived experience, and supports youth who are currently receiving services. The YSP engages youth, gathers information from them about their strengths and challenges, prepares them for team meetings, and helps them connect with other youth and with natural and community supports. The YSP supports youth in finding and expressing their voice.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, energetic, and has the skills to connect with children and adolescents through their own life experiences, while maintaining appropriate boundaries. They must be able to effectively communicate and work with a team and have the ability to recognize and adjust services to cultural and ethnic differences.

This position is full time, 40 hours per week.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: Must be 18-26 years of age AND have personal lived experience with the mental health system, social services, or court service unit. Please include a cover letter with your application explaining your interest in the position.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Safe Driving Record: This position requires transporting clients or driving an agency vehicle. Candidates must have a valid Virginia driver's license with a safe driving record (no more than two moving violations in the last three years AND no criminal violations in the last five years).
• Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position are required to undergo a fingerprint background check.

Why work at BRBH?

• Make a difference in the community!
• Team atmosphere: Our small team work hard to change lives.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 29 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day.
• We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/benefits/
• Want to know more? Check out our page on Glassdoor to see employee reviews and more information about BRBH: http://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Blue-Ridge-Behavioral-Healthcare-EI_IE464369.11,43.htm

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 400 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA

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