Impactful Youth Peer Support Specialist for TAY

North Carolina Solutions; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical supervision

Wellness program

Mileage reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

RiverValley Behavioral Health seeks a Youth Peer Support Specialist for Transition-Age Youth (TAY) to empower youth aged 21–35 through lived-experience guidance. You will advocate for youth voices, support self-advocacy, and connect them to community resources to access services more effectively.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to state-funded service experiences, and collaboration with program leadership to improve care delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership and advocacy in behavioral health.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of community partners in the behavioral health field.
• Ability to model positive behaviors for youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to youth using lived experiences to guide care.
• Help youth develop self-advocacy and relationships with partners.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of youth mental health issues.
• Complete required trainings and documentation in time.

Skills

Leadership

Advocacy

Communication

Community partnerships

Decision making

Conflict management

Role modeling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

RiverValley Behavioral Health seeks a Youth Peer Support Specialist for Transition-Age Youth (TAY) to empower youth aged 21–35 through lived-experience guidance. You will advocate for youth voices, support self-advocacy, and connect them to community resources to access services more effectively.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to state-funded service experiences, and collaboration with program leadership to improve care delivery.