Summary

The Youth Peer Support will provide support and planning to assist parents/caregivers of young people participating in CFF's Montgomery County Intensive Care Coordination Program. The YPS will provide supportive interventions to eligible clients either face-to-face or over the phone/telehealth to provide necessary support to develop skills and community support, and work toward goals on their Family Service Plan. The YSP will fill the need for supportive guidance from a skilled person with lived experience who is objective and neutral, trauma-informed, and person-centered. The YPS will utilize their own lived experience to support the children enrolled in the ICC program through CFF.

Job description

Position Summary

The Youth Peer Support will provide support and planning to assist parents/caregivers of young people participating in CFF's Montgomery County Intensive Care Coordination Program. The YPS will provide supportive interventions to eligible clients either face-to-face or over the phone/telehealth to provide necessary support to develop skills and community support, and work toward goals on their Family Service Plan. The YSP will fill the need for supportive guidance from a skilled person with lived experience who is objective and neutral, trauma-informed, and person-centered. The YPS will utilize their own lived experience to support the children enrolled in the ICC program through CFF.

Responsibilities

Work as part of the ICC Team providing support and guidance to the youth throughout the process, during meetings, and in completion of the individualized plans developed by the youth and their family.
Work with the identified youth to develop their own team of supports (natural, community, and systems).
Use own life experiences to model for the youth how to navigate systems using their voice to meet their needs while developing natural supports within their own community to reach their family vision.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Have prior experience handling complex emotional and behavioral needs.
Have life experience which allows you to possess a diverse understanding of the struggles youth with complex emotional needs endure.
Have successfully navigated child serving systems (mental health, child welfare, probation, education)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of community resources in Montgomery County.
Exhibit competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills.
Demonstrate the ability to assist parents/caregivers in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy.
Knowledge and skill to teach and engage in basic problem solving strategies to support clients in self-directed recovery.
Knowledge and skill sufficient to use community resources necessary for independent living and ability to teach those skills to others.
Ability to reflect the culture and understand the challenges of a caregiver of a child in OCY services.

Work Environment

Standard office environment as well as community settings to include client home, schools, court, doctor's offices and hospitals, and may allow for some remote from home.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Prior experience handling complex emotional and behavioral needs
Life experience with diverse understanding of struggles youth with complex emotional needs endure
Successfully navigated child serving systems (mental health, child welfare, probation, education)

Benefits

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
Ancillary Insurance Options
Short & Long Term Disability
$50,000 Life Insurance
9 Paid Holidays
17 Days PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual Salary Increase & Bonus
401(k) Matching & Profit Sharing
Mileage & Expense Reimbursement
Clearance Reimbursement

Company overview

Child & Family Focus, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. The organization specializes in community-based mental health interventions, offering a range of therapeutic services designed to support emotional well-being and family stability. Their programs typically include outpatient counseling, family therapy, crisis intervention, and preventive services aimed at strengthening family relationships and promoting healthy development. As a community-focused mental health provider, Child & Family Focus emphasizes accessible care, culturally competent services, and evidence-based practices. The organization works collaboratively with schools, social service agencies, and healthcare providers to create integrated support systems for vulnerable populations. Their mission centers on empowering families, building resilience in children, and creating sustainable pathways to mental wellness through compassionate, professional care delivered in community settings.