Vaya Health is a leading organization dedicated to providing high-quality behavioral health services to children, youth, and families in North Carolina. As part of our commitment to delivering exceptional care, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Youth Partner to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth who are engaged in or at risk of needing behavioral health services. The successful candidate will have lived experience as a recipient of child/adolescent behavioral health services and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with navigating these systems.
The Youth Partner will provide direct support to children and youth, aged 21 and younger, who reside in Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Person, Rockingham, or Stokes counties. This role is part of the SAMHSA-funded Changing Systems Through Youth and Family Leadership project, which aims to improve child and youth behavioral health outcomes and wellbeing. The Youth Partner will work closely with System of Care Coordinators, Family Partners, and other stakeholders to identify individual, community, and state-level strengths, gaps, goals, and opportunities to build and enhance youth involvement and inclusion in the behavioral health system.
The Youth Partner will utilize strategies to provide and enhance leadership opportunities for children/youth involved in the behavioral health system. This will include recruiting youth to participate on local Community Collaboratives and/or youth advisory councils, linking children/youth with local youth advocacy organizations, and advocating for and supporting the inclusion of youth in SOC-related policy-development workgroups and legislative processes.
The Youth Partner will support the project's data collection objectives through timely completion of National Outcomes Measures (NOMS) and other required screening tools with children and youth. They will also serve actively on the project's Project Implementation Team (PIT), Governance Board, "Tri-Care Teams" with Family Partners and SOC Coordinators, local child collaboratives, and the NC State Collaborative for Children, Youth, and Families.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
While not essential, the following qualifications are highly desirable:
At Vaya Health, we are committed to supporting the professional development of our staff. As a Youth Partner, you will have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including:
Vaya Health is a dynamic and supportive organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a work environment that is collaborative, respectful, and empowering. As a Youth Partner, you will be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth.
We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:
If you are a passionate and experienced professional who is committed to empowering children and youth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Youth Partner with Vaya Health, you will have the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team and take your career to the next level.
To apply for this role, please visit our website at https://www.vayahealth.com/about/careers/ and submit your application online. We look forward to hearing from you!
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