The goal is to provide Transitional-Age Youth (TAY), between the ages of 16 to 24, with paid work experience in the field of behavioral health and to become familiar with services and culturally-competent organizations within the TAY System of Care.
TAY Peer program participants work in a variety of roles such as: direct service offering counseling to clients of Behavioral Health Services; outreach and advocacy; linkage to community resources; and facilitation of wellness groups and workshops
Will receive ongoing clinical support from both site supervisors and RAMS staff throughout paid work experience
Paid work experiences will be at various community mental health clinics throughout San Francisco, schedule is dependent on the participants availability
Participants are paid a stipend for the duration of their paid work experience, equal to the San Francisco minimum wage
Admission is competitive and applicants are encouraged to enroll in the Youth 2 Youth training program prior to the paid work experience. Y2Y is a 16 week Peer Certificate program that equips participants with the skills necessary to enter the program.
