YOUTH PEER ADVOCATE
: Job Details :

To act as the liaison between the RTF youth and ETT - Provide weekly peer support group using a range of topics and strategies - Provide community -based/ in-home individualized peer support as assigned - Assist with the development of family safety plans - Participate directly at Enhanced Treatment Team meetings as required - Interpret and implement the RTF program's philosophy, policies, routines, and procedures, which effect group living and consumer transition in a manner consistent with their intent. - Assist new residents in the transition and acclimation to group living - Support residents during activities within the community and on campus, including leisure/wellness/ recreation activities - Communicate problems or potential problems to the Transition Manager - Attend Pre-placement meetings, Diagnostic Conference meetings, Comprehensive Treatment Plan Reviews and Discharge/ Aftercare Meetings as requested by Transition manager - Attend in-service training sessions, conferences...Advocate, Program Director, Youth, Support, High School, Special Education, Healthcare