Essential Responsibilities of the Classification: (The following lists include the essential functions of the position.  It does not include, however, all of the responsibilities the position may be asked to perform.)

• Meet regularly with consumers; train consumers in independent living skills and model same behaviors; provide feedback in the form of documentation describing interactions with consumers.
• Maintain client documentation within scope of position using an electronic health record system.
• Advocate on behalf of consumers and promote self-advocacy; maintain consumer networks in the community. Conduct outreach activities in local communities.
• Communicate with treatment team about problems or concerns; participate in on-going support network with other Peer Support Coordinators. Participate in team meetings with other MCCFL Peer Support Coordinators and volunteers.
• Coordinate and facilitate oversight of outings/activities. Facilitate group planning of activity; ensure the group is in agreement. Accompany group on outings; ensure safety; provide transportation as required and appropriate.
• Provide coverage for other Peer Support Coordinators as needed.
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed.

Position-specific Essential Responsibilities of the Drop-in Center Youth Peer Partner (This position may include any of the aforementioned general responsibilities plus the following):

• Support individuals in self-identifying their areas of need; support individuals in communicating these needs to members of their team (therapist, skills trainer, or other outside of the agency supports).
• Monitor and assess general behaviors and activity levels, and the quality of client interactions; intervene as necessary or request assistance. Identify and resolve routine day-to-day program issues that may arise; refer non-routine issues to the Program Supervisor.
• Facilitate access to resources (public and private sector).  Coach and support young people as they make calls to access resources; provide guidance in completing forms and applications.
• Provide support and model self-advocacy on site and while accompanying youth on outings in the community.
• Empower young people to articulate their concerns and needs effectively; maintain local resource information for young people to access independently; educate young people in resource research and how to access resources independently.  Support the development and connection of young people to natural supports within their community.
• Oversee and direct youth in a teaching kitchen setting, learning to prepare meals to meet basic needs.
• Attend staff meetings and scheduled supplementary trainings; complete and submit scheduled reports, timesheets, progress notes, and other paperwork as required.  Adhere to staff policies and procedures; review and sign confidentiality statement annually; review and sign code of ethics annually.
• Participate, as able, in evaluations of Peer Delivered Service Program efficacy and in program quality improvement activities.