Youth Peer Support Advocate

Community Care ME; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care ME is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide peer-led services to youth across Maine. The role emphasizes delivering one-on-one support using the Maine Peer Connect curriculum and linking youth with community resources.

You will travel to various regions to meet youth where they feel most comfortable, maintain timely documentation, and participate in team workshops and supervision. Must be 18–26 with lived experience and possess a Maine driver's license.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with Severe Emotional Disturbance or Severe Mental Illness required.
• Must be 18–26 years old at hire.
• Must have a valid State of Maine driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Attend Peer Connect training to become Maine Peer Connect certified and maintain Maine certification.
• Provide one-on-one peer support to youth using the Peer Connect curriculum.
• Travel across the region to deliver services, including rural areas.
• Link youth with resources and assist with referrals and accessing services.
• Document all contacts with youth within 24 hours and record activities in the tracking tool.
• Participate in agency meetings and supervise sessions as requested.
• Support youth in pursuing educational or vocational goals and coordinate with MV Liaison or employment agencies.

Job description

Community Care ME is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide peer-led services to youth across Maine. The role emphasizes delivering one-on-one support using the Maine Peer Connect curriculum and linking youth with community resources.

You will travel to various regions to meet youth where they feel most comfortable, maintain timely documentation, and participate in team workshops and supervision. Must be 18–26 with lived experience and possess a Maine driver's license.