Youth Peer Recovery Advocate

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health insurance

PPO dental plan

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(a) plan with employer matches

457/403(b) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers is seeking a Certified Youth Peer Recovery Support Specialist for the Hays County MH Center. The role uses lived experience to support recovery and connects participants with clinical staff while advocating for their goals.

You will provide recovery-oriented support in various settings, drawing on personal recovery experience and knowledge of local resources.

Qualifications

• Identify oneself as a person living with addiction and active in their own recovery.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Maintain a valid Texas driver\'s license and auto insurance.
• Complete CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within the first 3 months.
• Completion of Certification of Peer Recovery Support Specialist or Mental Health Peer Specialist before hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented support to individuals and groups in home, community, or work settings.
• Build connections between participants and clinical staff and document visits.
• Use Motivational Interviewing and recovery education materials to support wellness.
• Coordinate scheduling and engagement with SUS clinical staff for assessment and participation.
• Attend team meetings and maintain client records in the client\'s file.

Skills

Effective communication

Diversity awareness

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers is seeking a Certified Youth Peer Recovery Support Specialist for the Hays County MH Center. The role uses lived experience to support recovery and connects participants with clinical staff while advocating for their goals.

You will provide recovery-oriented support in various settings, drawing on personal recovery experience and knowledge of local resources.