Youth Certified Peer Specialist — Recovery & Empowerment

Legacysga; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Legacysga in Valdosta, Georgia, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist Youth to provide essential peer support services for Emerging Adults and Adolescents. This role focuses on the unique experiences of young individuals living with mental health or substance use conditions.

The successful candidate will be part of a supportive team, engaged in rehabilitative skill-building, resource coordination, and care engagement. A qualified individual will have personal experience with these challenges and a commitment to wellness and recovery.

Qualifications

• 18-26 years of age with a valid Georgia ID.
• Personal experience with mental health or substance use condition.
• Willingness to share personal recovery story.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative skills building.
• Develop environmental supports and coordinate resources.
• Engage and coordinate care with other systems.

Skills

Ability to share personal experience

Rehabilitative skills building

Care coordination

Understanding of recovery wellness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Legacysga in Valdosta, Georgia, is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist Youth to provide essential peer support services for Emerging Adults and Adolescents. This role focuses on the unique experiences of young individuals living with mental health or substance use conditions.

The successful candidate will be part of a supportive team, engaged in rehabilitative skill-building, resource coordination, and care engagement. A qualified individual will have personal experience with these challenges and a commitment to wellness and recovery.