Part-Time Youth Peer Support & Presentation Specialist

MN Prevention & Recovery Alliance; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MN Prevention & Recovery Alliance is seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist to share their story and engage high school and middle school students across the Twin Cities metro area. This part-time role runs Monday to Friday with 4 hours per day, primarily in schools within Minneapolis, MN.

You will develop a personal narrative, deliver presentations, facilitate groups, and assist with curriculum updates and outreach. Background checks are required and CPRS credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must show compassion toward individuals facing addiction or mental health challenges.
• Lived experience with overcoming addiction is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience working with students is a plus.
• Must pass background checks by school districts.

Responsibilities

• Develop a personal story suitable for presentations to students.
• Present stories in classrooms, meetings, college and church youth groups, and events.
• Facilitate small group sessions and teach prepared curriculum.
• Assist with daily tasks, program development, and curriculum updates.
• Support social media outreach and represent the program at events.
• Handle data entry and general office tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Lived addiction experience

Youth engagement

Background checks

Core values alignment

Education

CPRS credential preferred

Job description

MN Prevention & Recovery Alliance is seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist to share their story and engage high school and middle school students across the Twin Cities metro area. This part-time role runs Monday to Friday with 4 hours per day, primarily in schools within Minneapolis, MN.

You will develop a personal narrative, deliver presentations, facilitate groups, and assist with curriculum updates and outreach. Background checks are required and CPRS credentials are preferred.