Integrated Youth Peer Support Specialist

Sweetser; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wide range of benefits

Job summary

Sweetser is hiring a Youth Peer Support Specialist in Brunswick, Maine, to work with youth under 21, applying recovery principles.

This full-time role requires modeling healthy relationships, facilitating support groups, and understanding wellness dimensions. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and lived experience with recovery.

Competitive hourly rates range from $20 to $21, depending on certification. Join a passionate team and make a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience with recovery from mental health challenges.
• Ability to implement Peer Connect Training.
• Knowledge of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate peer support groups to build community.
• Schedule varies according to program needs.
• Model healthy relationships and confidentiality.

Skills

Peer support experience

Emotional presence

Diverse population engagement

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Record software

Job description

Sweetser is hiring a Youth Peer Support Specialist in Brunswick, Maine, to work with youth under 21, applying recovery principles.

This full-time role requires modeling healthy relationships, facilitating support groups, and understanding wellness dimensions. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and lived experience with recovery.

Competitive hourly rates range from $20 to $21, depending on certification. Join a passionate team and make a difference!