Youth Peer Support Specialist (Aspire Program)

Wasatch Behavioral Health; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 3,211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401

PEHP Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits Plan

HSA Contributions

FSA Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Annual Pay Increases

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health in Orem is seeking a Full-Time Peer Support Specialist for the Aspire Program, assisting young women aged 12–18. You will draw on your lived recovery experience to offer encouragement, connection, and hope during treatment.

The role runs Tue–Sat, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM and/or 1:00 PM–9:00 PM, with compensation of $17.50–$23.31 per hour. Eligible employees receive benefits including retirement, health/dental/vision, HSA/FSA options, life and disability coverage, PTO, and

Qualifications

• One year of post–high school education in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Self-identified lived experience in recovery from mental health or substance use disorder OR as a parent of a child with a behavioral health disorder.
• Completion of Peer Support Training through Utah DSAMH (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Build supportive, trusting relationships with young women in the Aspire Program.
• Share personal recovery experiences to inspire hope and resilience.
• Coach youth as they develop coping skills and work toward goals.
• Provide one-on-one peer support during challenging moments.
• Facilitate conversations and activities that promote emotional wellness.
• Collaborate with clinicians and other team members to support each client’s recovery journey.
• Document services and interactions according to agency standards.

Skills

Lived experience

Empathy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wasatch Behavioral Health in Orem is seeking a Full-Time Peer Support Specialist for the Aspire Program, assisting young women aged 12–18. You will draw on your lived recovery experience to offer encouragement, connection, and hope during treatment.

The role runs Tue–Sat, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM and/or 1:00 PM–9:00 PM, with compensation of $17.50–$23.31 per hour. Eligible employees receive benefits including retirement, health/dental/vision, HSA/FSA options, life and disability coverage, PTO, and