Job Description: Transition Age Youth Peer Support Coordinator –Transition
Age Youth project –Washington/Frederick Counties, Office of Consumer
Advocates, Inc., Hagerstown, MD
Nature of Work
The Transition Age Youth Peer Support Coordinator will be responsible for
supporting the development of a youth driven system for transition age youth in
Frederick and Washington Counties in Maryland. This position will work to build on
youth strengths to increase life skills, leadership and group activities coordination.
General and specific knowledge of transition age youth (16- 25 years of age) and
treatment within the public mental health system are recommended.
The Youth Peer Support Coordinator is expected through training and experience to
exercise independent judgment under supervision of the Executive Director of the
Office of Consumer Advocates, Inc., in conjunction with the Manager of the
Transition Age Youth program at Way Station/Turning Point.
Position Requirements: Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
 Knowledge of current effective approaches being used to assist youth with mental
illness and skills in facilitating community integration.
 Experience working with youth involved in multiple systems.
 Ability to build partnerships with stakeholders in Washington and Frederick
County.
 Skills in time management and organization of job activities.
 Provide peer insight for effective interventions.
 Ability to work collaboratively with transition age youth and to foster a youth
driven process.
 Respect for youth culture and flexibility and patience working with people.
 Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and to take corrective action when
needed.
 Skill in word processing and ability to learn computer skills and programs.
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Excellent analytical skills and abilities.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to demonstrate effective written communication skills.
Willingness to participate in training and educational experiences which advance
knowledge and skill in providing services to youth with emotional and behavioral
disorders.
Professional Requisites: Education and Experience
 One year of experience working in youth development/leadership activities.
 Experience as a consumer of mental health services and/or other youth serving
systems.
 Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required along with ability to
transport oneself to meetings and other events in Maryland..
 High School Diploma or GED required. AA Degree in a human service related
field or Bachelors Degree preferred but not required.
 Ability and willingness to attend meetings, functions in other counties throughout
Maryland, and may require overnight stay on occasion.
Conditions of Employment
Employee must be able to perform the duties of the job description as verified by a
physician’s statement and the employee’s health statement. The employee must also
undergo a criminal background check.
Duties
 Coordinate the development of and facilitate youth run groups in Washington and
Frederick Counties for the purpose of youth building relationships and youth
increasing leadership skills.
 Coordinate group activities through Youth Move in Washington County.
 Participate in meetings on the local, state and federal levels as needed.
 Develop an Operational Plan for the “youth voice”.
 Provide accurate and timely documentation of services provided.
 Educate adults and professionals on the importance of youth consumer
involvement.
 Attend trainings to enhance personal skill sets.
 Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Trainings and Documentation: HIPAA; Current Driver’s License; Current
Auto Insurance; Annual Driving Record Check; pursuit of Peer Specialist Credential.
Send resume to: Yvonne Perret, OCA, Inc. 265 Mill St., Ste. 200, Hagerstown, MD
21740 (no phone calls please)