Peer Support / Youth

Job Responsibilities

There are multiple openings for this position.

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the SC Dept. of Mental Health at Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) in the ROI Program located at 1175 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC.,

Under general supervision, the Parent Peer Support Specialist (Project Connect Program) provides individualized rehabilitative psychosocial support and recovery planning to family members/caregivers of children, adolescents, and young adults in the clinic and school setting. 29150.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interacts effectively with caregivers and youth by sharing common experiences and modeling resiliency and recovery.

• Assists in engaging with families involved in child welfare, criminal justice, behavioral health, and educational systems.

• Establish and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with parents or caregivers of youth.

• Offer a compassionate and non-judgmental listening ear, providing emotional support and understanding to address their concerns and challenges.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Min. T&E - Experience in a social service program.

DMH Min. T&E (Internal) - High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Lived Experience - should have firsthand experience as a parent/caregiver of a child with current or former consumer of mental health services.

Note: Applicants must also meet Agency minimum requirements to be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

bi-lingual is a plus-

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs