Remote NM Las Cruces 88001
Full time
R00000067562
This position has a hybrid schedule and requires meeting in person with members 3-4 times a week. The ideal candidate must reside in the southern region of New Mexico and be able to travel.
This position provides non-clinical, evidence-based peer support services, serves as a youth advocate, shares coping skills, and provides recovery information for youth members ages 14 - 21. This position performs a wide range of tasks designed to assist youth members in developing independence through individual recovery planning, wellness self-management, and strengthening resilience to improve personal health outcomes. This position will role model competency in recovery, resiliency, and wellness practices.
Direct Peer Support & Recovery Planning: Provide one-to-one peer support for youth with mental health or substance use needs. Guide youth in developing wellness plans using an evidence-based framework. Facilitate use of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness to set whole-health goals. Assist with transitions from inpatient, residential, and alternative care settings to community-based recovery supports. Support youth in building empowerment, self-advocacy, and problem-solving skills and maintaining progress toward recovery through community participation and role modeling wellness. (50%)
Administrative Responsibilities: Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation to ensure records meet compliance, audit, and reporting requirements. Participate in supervision, training, and ongoing professional development. Travel within the community to meet youth members. (40%)
Engagement & Education: Initiate proactive outreach to youth to build engagement and facilitate successful enrollment into the peer support program. Educate providers, internal staff, and youth on resiliency and recovery practices. (10%)
The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.
Other Job Requirements
Responsibilities
Self-identified person in recovery with lived experience of youth/young adult mental health or substance use services.
Completed training and certification as a Youth Peer Support Specialist.
Reliable vehicle and ability to travel in the community.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfort using mobile apps and web-based platforms.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to document accurately and maintain timely records.
Knowledge of local mental health, substance use and community systems, recovery and resiliency principles, wrapround, and tools such as wellness planning and the 8 dimensions of wellness.
Experience representing member strengths and needs in clinical or interdisciplinary settings.
Ability to analyze complex situations and make independent decisions.
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
General Job Information
Title
Youth Support Navigator - Certified Youth Peer Support Specialist
Grade
20
Work Experience - Required
Lived Experience With Mental Health/Substance Use Recovery, Peer Specialist
Work Experience - Preferred
Education - Required
GED, High School
Education - Preferred
Associate, Bachelor's
License and Certifications - Required
YPSS - Youth Peer Support Specialist - Care MgmtCare Mgmt
License and Certifications - Preferred
Salary Range
Salary Minimum:
$41,505
Salary Maximum:
$62,255
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.
Magellan is the employer of choice for hard working people interested in making a difference in the health care industry and in the communities where we work and live. Our strong culture of caring is the common thread in both our business strategy and our work environment. We value professional growth and development, total health and wellness, rewards and recognition as well as employee unity. Magellan is a place where you can thrive.
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