Youth Support Coordinator - R00000050855 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:Seeking candidates with experience with child and youth mental health including developing youth oriented programs and within youth based organizations. Public Speaking and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage competing demands, while working independently or as a team member. Ability to work some weekends and evenings. Strong organizational skills; detail oriented. Be approachable and knowledgeable of youth organization development and implementation of programs and public agencies. Positive attitude that communicates hope that is recovery/resiliency oriented. In this position you will work with the Care Management Center (CMC) and the County to fill service gaps for transition age youth. Must be a self-identified person in recovery who is a current or former user of child/youth/young adult mental health services and can relate to others who are now using those services. Peer Support Certification required. This position plays a key role in efforts to enhance support and resources for Youth and Young Adults, with a focus on leadership development. This role participates in all levels of the system of care and is responsible for promoting continuous quality improvement of all youth supported initiatives and positions. This role also raises awareness of the importance of valuing youth and young adult voices and choices. * Coordinates with local/regional leadership, peer- and family- run organizations and provider agencies to expand the use of youth and young adult (Y/YA) peer specialists, achieve youth-guided care, and increase leadership development opportunities for Y/YA.* Conducts member, provider, and stakeholder trainings and presentations on Y/YA and acts as a liaison with community-based organizations regarding Y/YA training, events, and implementation initiatives.* Acts as an advocate by identifying and addressing gaps in services and supports for transition age youth in partnership with Magellan and local/regional leadership.* Leads the MY Life program in partnership with National, State, and Regional MY LIFE management.* Implements, leads, and manages projects. Develops work plans, reports, outcomes, and evaluations.* Identifies and communicates with Y/YA partners and Y/YA leaders across the system of care and in the community.* Coordinates recruitment of youth representatives for various levels of youth representation in partnership with stakeholders.* Represents Magellan on boards in the service system and participates in youth/young adult related activities and meetings.* Facilitates Y/YA developing leadership skills through 1:1 work with members.* When needed, provides peer support to Y/YA members experiencing mental health challenges.* Strategically shares their lived experience to inspire hope empowerment, and positive action.* Implements, coordinates, and monitors strategies for members and families to improve health and quality of life outcomes.* Strategically shares their lived experience to inspire hope and positive action.* Educates providers, supporting staff, members, and families on resiliency and recovery principles, strategies, and tools.* Documents all interactions according to company standards.* Maintains professional responsibility to maximize supervision, respond appropriately to personal stressors that impact ability to perform job duties, and recognize crisis situations or risks to the member's.* Other duties as assigned. Other Job Requirements ResponsibilitiesMust be a self-identified person in recovery who is a current or former user of child/youth/young adult mental health services and can relate to others who are now using those services.Must have a Peer Specialist certification, and be able to obtain with one year of hire the National Peer Support Credential (NCPS/NCPRSS).Experience within Y/YA based organizations and developing youth-oriented programs.Must have a vehicle in good, working condition with
