Youth Partner (Full-time or Part-time, 20 hrs/wk plus, Maui)

Department: DOH

Location: Maui

Job Summary:

The Youth Partner is responsible for engaging with youth, young adults and/or families in a community, home, or school setting. The primary role is to provide hope, one-on-one support, and mentorship to participants by strategically sharing experience with recovery/resilience and expertise in navigating systems and programs. The Youth Partner will act as a key team member of the youth’s service team by providing peer support to youth in the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD); supporting youth voice and empowerment by assisting the youth in development so as to improve their overall functioning and quality of life; and support in furthering authentic youth engagement in their clinical management plan. The Youth Partner on Maui will also play a key role in the planning and implementation of community wellness events that would provide youth on Maui with information and strategies around trauma and grief. This includes music, art and other recreational activities, as well as social, community service, and cultural activities to build relationships and healing. The Youth Partner will collaborate with community partners and participate in meetings and/or trainings as deemed appropriate, be responsible for occasionally providing agency childcare when needed, and perform general office work.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be a young adult ages 18 through 27 who is willing and able to self-identify as a person who has or is receiving mental health services as a youth, and is prepared to use that lived experience in helping other youth currently navigating the system(s). Must have a high school diploma. A minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training. Must have lived experience as a youth in a complex, youth serving systems, including behavioral mental health and/or child welfare. Must have experience assisting and advocating for youth. Ability to manage time well and work independently. Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook. Must maintain an ethical, responsible, and professional demeanor under all circumstances at all times. Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Committed to quality and performance improvement. Successful criminal and child abuse and neglect background clearance as required by state regulations for those who work with children and families in the Child Welfare System. Valid driver’s license, no-fault automobile insurance, acceptable motor vehicle abstract, and access to an insured, reliable vehicle is needed.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

See previous page (Main Careers’ page) for instructions on How to Apply.

EPIC ‘Ohana is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer