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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

# YouOwensboro, KY 42301; Henderson, KY 42420## OverviewSalary Range$13.00 - $14.50 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School/GEDTravel PercentageFrequent## DescriptionJob Summary: **RiverValley provides targeted case management for children and teens ages 3-18 who have been diagnosed with a severe emotional disability. These services are provided to assist the child in receiving the medical, educational, and social support services they need to develop self-sufficiency and promote independence.**The Youth Peer Support Specialist for TAY uses relevant personal experiences to serve as a role model for the youth. They ensure Youth’s voices and choices are heard and help drive the TAY model of care. This person will themselves have received state-funded services from at least one child-serving agency and will demonstrate leadership and advocacy abilities in the field of behavioral health. Essential Functions: * Provides support to youth through sharing lived experiences in accessing mental health/ behavioral health supports.* Uses lived experiences to teach through experience and serves as an appropriate role model for youth.* Supports and guides youth in understanding youth culture, developing self-advocacy measures, and developing relationships with community partners in order to eventually advocate for themselves and access services more fully.* Maintains up to date knowledge of youth-related mental and behavioral health issues.* Maintains timely completion of required trainings, supervisions, meeting attendance, etc., at state and organizational levels* Meets requirements of being a transition aged youth or young adult, between 21 or older, but can continue providing services as a Youth Peer Support Specialist until the age of 35.* Maintains, in a comprehensive manner, all required documentation pertinent to role, in written and/or Avatar formats.* Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.* Other duties as assigned.**Why Choose RiverValley?**RiverValley is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact. **We offer:*** Competitive pay* Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)* Paid time off + 9 holidays* Retirement plan options* Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs* Clinical supervision* Wellness & employee assistance programs* Mileage reimbursement for work related travel* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer## QualificationsEducation and Experience: * High School diploma or GED.* Meets the criteria as a youth having lived with an emotional, social, behavioral, and/ or substance use disability.* Must be between the ages of 21-35.* Must have completed a short essay discussing experience of having received state-funded services from at least one child-serving agency.* MANDT: Yes -Valid Driver’s License: Yes -CPR/ First Aid: Yes-Reliable Transportation.Knowledge and Skills: * Demonstrates experience with leadership and advocacy in the behavioral health field, both with individuals and groups.* Demonstrates effort at self-directed leadership development.* Good communication skills, both oral and written.* Demonstrates relevant knowledge of pertinent community partners.* Ability to make appropriate decisions and manage conflict.* Ability to model appropriate behaviors for youth accessing services.