Public Consulting Group
Location
South Portland, ME | United States
Job description
About Public Consulting Group
Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, clients in six Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit .
High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) is a highly structured, team-based collaborative model with a single accountable care coordinator that adheres to the fidelity of the model, convenes families, providers, family and youth partners, and key members of the family’s social support network to build an individualized plan of care that incorporates formal and informal services and supports to meet the unique needs of the youth and their family.
The goal of the Maine Center of Excellence (COE) for Innovative Systems and Practice in Behavioral Health is to increase the capacity and quality of HFW provided throughout the State of Maine. As part of this effort, the COE is developing the expertise and capacity to support Family and Youth Peer Support. Public Consulting Group serves as the Provider for the COE and is seeking to fill the position of Youth Peer Support Specialist Local Coach.
The Youth Peer Support Local Coach (YPS-LC) is a member of a team of professionals that support and educate youth peer support specialists in the local provider community. The YPS-LC will train and coach youth peer support specialist (YPSs) to provide intentional, authentic support to children and youth with emotional, physical, behavioral, and/or mental health challenges, aiding them in their journey toward self-advocacy in the attainment of their own, culturally specific life goals for themselves and their family.
· Complete Youth MOVE National Peer Connect training and attend ongoing training within required timeframes.
· Complete train-the-trainer training and participate in annual certification.
· Facilitate training and ongoing professional development sessions for Youth Peer Support Specialists in the local provider community.
· Respond to assigned requests for technical assistance and consultation in a timely manner.
· Support/facilitate the inclusion of youth voice within organizational practice and procedures are youth driven.
· Complete monthly data entry by providing location/attendance of support groups/workshops and contacts.
· Represent the agency to the community in a professional manner.
· Assure client confidentiality and the rights of clients/families as outlined in the agency’s standards, policies, and procedures. Assure client confidentiality and the rights of clients/families as outlined in the agency’s standards, policies, and procedures.
Required Skills
Education
Experience
Certification
Working Conditions
This position is a remote, work from home position. PCG is a remote-friendly organization and is committed to creating a culture where remote work remains a vital part of the company’s success. To be successful in a remote work role at PCG, you must:
Some travel to the office or elsewhere may be required for team meetings, client meetings, etc.
We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until filled.
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Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role:$22.00 - $27.00 and a potential discretionary bonus of up to 10 %. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.
Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.
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