Youth Peer Support Coach & Resource Connector

Community Care ME; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care ME seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide one-on-one peer support to youth using the Peer Connect curriculum. The role involves choosing preferred settings, traveling regionally, and linking youth to educational or vocational resources.

Certifications and continuous learning with Peer Connect are required. You will join the YPSSN team to facilitate workshops, document activities within 24 hours, and participate in meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be between 18-26 years old and have or be receiving services related to a mental health diagnosis that has impacted life/relationships.
• Must have a valid State of Maine driver's license and a registered, insured vehicle within 12 months of hire.
• Must pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks.

Responsibilities

• Attend Peer Connect training to become Maine Peer Connect certified.
• Provide one-on-one peer support using the Peer Connect curriculum; youth may choose setting/location.
• Travel across the region to deliver services, including rural areas.
• Link youth with resources and assist with referrals and accessing services.
• Maintain office hours during peer support drop-in hours at multiple office locations.
• Facilitate workshops and coordinate speakers/educational opportunities with YPSSN team.
• Document all contact attempts and one-on-one contacts within 24 hours; record activities in tracking tool.
• Participate in agency meetings and supervision, support youth educational/vocational goals.

Skills

Peer support

Community outreach

Documentation

Team collaboration

Resource linkage

Workshops

Education

Peer Support Certification (Maine)

Young adult eligibility (18-26)

Job description

Community Care ME seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide one-on-one peer support to youth using the Peer Connect curriculum. The role involves choosing preferred settings, traveling regionally, and linking youth to educational or vocational resources.

Certifications and continuous learning with Peer Connect are required. You will join the YPSSN team to facilitate workshops, document activities within 24 hours, and participate in meetings.