Aspire Youth Peer Support Specialist

Wasatch; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401

PEHP Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits Plan

HSA Contributions

FSA Options

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Annual Pay Increases

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Peer Support Specialist for the Aspire Program in Orem, UT. You will use lived experience to support young women ages 12-18, fostering resilience and personal growth.

Schedule: Tue–Sat, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM or 1:00 PM–9:00 PM; compensation: $17.50–$23.31/hour DOE and certifications. Benefits include retirement, health, vision, HSA/FSA, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and annual increases.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year post–high school education or related field or equivalent experience.
• Lived experience in recovery or close relation to someone with behavioral health.
• Spanish speakers may qualify for increased wages after testing.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive, trusting relationships with young women in the Aspire Program.
• Share personal recovery experiences in a thoughtful, professional way.
• Encourage and coach youth in developing healthy coping skills and goals.
• Provide one-on-one peer support during challenging moments.
• Facilitate conversations and activities promoting emotional wellness and self-esteem.
• Collaborate with clinicians and team members to support each individual's recovery.
• Model positive communication, problem-solving, and recovery-focused behaviors.
• Document services and interactions according to agency standards.
• Create a welcoming, supportive environment where every youth feels seen and valued.
• Help youth recognize strengths and build confidence for success during and after treatment.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Recovery storytelling

Youth mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post–high school education in social work/psychology

DSAMH peer support training (preferred)

General work experience or equivalent

Job description

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Peer Support Specialist for the Aspire Program in Orem, UT. You will use lived experience to support young women ages 12-18, fostering resilience and personal growth.

Schedule: Tue–Sat, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM or 1:00 PM–9:00 PM; compensation: $17.50–$23.31/hour DOE and certifications. Benefits include retirement, health, vision, HSA/FSA, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and annual increases.