Youth Peer Support Specialist

River Valley Behavioral Health; Owensboro (KY); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off + 9 holidays

Retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs

Clinical supervision

Wellness & employee assistance

Résumé du poste

RiverValley is seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist for Transition-Age Youth to serve as a role model and guide for youth ages 21-35 who have lived with emotional, social, or behavioral health challenges. You will use lived experience to support self-advocacy and connect with community partners to access services.

The role emphasizes leadership, advocacy, effective communication, and thorough documentation, with a focus on empowering youth to navigate mental health systems and resources.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership and advocacy experience in behavioral health.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to build relationships with community partners and stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Provide youth with mentorship through lived experiences to encourage self-advocacy.
• Support youth in understanding their culture, voices, and rights to access services.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of youth mental and behavioral health issues and required trainings.
• Document care activities thoroughly across formats and systems.

Connaissances

Leadership

Advocacy

Communication skills

Conflict management

Community partnerships

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

Job 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 levelsMeets 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 payComprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)Paid time off + 9 holidaysRetirement plan optionsTuition reimbursement + free CEUsClinical supervisionWellness & employee assistance programsMileage reimbursement for work related travelPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employerEducation 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.