Team Lead, Peer Support Initiatives - School of Social Work

Plan and deliver both
web-based training, including questions and answers, and on-site trainings
statewide for:
* Peer Supports and any related components,
tools, or related topics that are necessary.
* Integration of the best practices for
providers and PATH Specialists to ensure fidelity to peer practice models.

Using various coaching and
transfer of learning methodologies, the trainer will engage in person and by
webinar with PATH Specialists and Providers of Peer Support Services to:
* Effectively and strategically share
personal stories around systems navigation.
* Assess agency-specific challenges and
build strategies for effective implementation of Peer Support staff within
agencies.
* Work in conjunction with the PATH
Coordinator and Leadership team to ensure providers are integrating best
practices in implementing peer support services and training.

Provides Leadership,
mentorship, and oversight as Team Lead to specialist staff.
* Will perform observation and complete
evaluation documentation of specialist staff during Mock practice sessions
and during quarterly reviews as needed.
* Will schedule, track attendance, and lead
mock sessions to conduct staff practice of curriculum content.
* Will attend interviews, provide feedback,
and evaluation of potential candidates for hire within the specialist
position.
* Will demonstrate flexibility in scheduling
as well as ability to prioritize based on program needs and changes.

* Facilitates collaboration and
communication with the PATH Leadership:
Assists with onboarding, professional
development of staff, and collaborates with the Coordinator of Family and
Peer Support Services to create professional development content and
materials.
Collaborates with other PATH team
members on various projects as needed.
Reports any staff concerns or content
changes that need to be made to ensure quality and accuracy of curriculum
content information.

Develop trainings, including
on-site trainings and web-based trainings.
* Provide feedback to PATH
Leadership as Subject Matter Expert on peer support implementation efforts to guide future curriculum
development and statewide support strategies.
* Will complete task
assignment, monitoring and lead workgroup teams conducting new curriculum development and
implementation as needed.

Other duties as
assigned:
* Some analysis of training effectiveness
may be required.
* Travel may be necessary several days per
week to effectuate training and coaching.

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university. Parent or caregiver involved in the day-to-day of a child or adolescent with emotional/behavioral health challenges or lived experience as a consumer of behavioral health services in Illinois. Experience successfully navigating two or more child serving systems for child(ren) with emotional and/or behavioral challenges including but not limited to mental health, public education, child welfare, juvenile/family court, and corrections. Experience coaching, training, teaching, and/or public speaking. Experience with wraparound services. Participation in support groups and/or advisory committees.

Self-motivated and able to work semi-independently to train peers. Knowledge of pertinent resources, including funding options, and how to access them. Fundamental knowledge of child and adolescent mental health disorders, treatments, services and supports, including public service programs available to youth. Knowledge of parenting strategies and family dynamics. Knowledge of individual and systems advocacy approaches. Understand how to find information on child/parental rights as well as state/federal laws and regulations. Knowledge of special education and other services/accommodations available through the public education system. Fundamental knowledge of the wraparound process and principles. Knowledge of the current best practices for addressing challenging behavior. Knowledge of the impact of trauma on children, youth, and families. Knowledge of and ability to provide advocacy and strength-based interventions. Knowledge of conflict resolution methods. Knowledge of transition services, resources, and timelines. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Highly organized, ability to work independently. Basic understanding of group facilitation techniques.