Youth Support Partner

Job description

Youth Support Partner Department: Allegheny County Department of Human Services Division: Office of Community Services Location: 810 River Avenue, Suite 300 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Reports To: Youth Support Partner Supervisor/Coach Summary: The Youth Support Partner, a member of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) Youth Support Partner Unit, supports the implementation efforts of Systems Integration and Improving Outcomes for Children and Families through family teaming. The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as a peer mentor, positive role model, advocate and support youth and young adults. The Youth Support Partner (YSP) will assist youth in achieving their goals, in making good choices, pursuing healthy life choices, handling adversity and peer pressure, connecting with resources, helping youth in having a voice and being accountable for their own lives and future. This position involves connecting with youth while working independently and with teams to identify, advocate and act as a liaison between youth and other professionals and community natural support. Additional assignments may include work with DHS Senior Management Staff and Director...