Youth Peer Support Specialist (Certified)

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Disability plans

EAP

Paid training

Career advancement

Job summary

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia in Dublin, GA seeks a Certified Peer Specialist-Youth to support youth and young adults on recovery and wellness goals within the IC3 program. The role leverages lived experience to provide hope, advocacy, and guidance, while collaborating with care teams and families to connect clients with community resources.

We value confidentiality, professionalism, and the ability to build trust with diverse youth and families.

Qualifications

• Lived experience dealing with a behavioral health diagnosis, substance use, or co-occurring behavioral health condition.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with youth, families, and treatment team.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain required peer support certification and training.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in articulating personal goals for recovery and wellness.
• Support individuals in identifying objectives necessary to reach recovery and wellness goals.
• Use lived experience to provide hope, encouragement, support, and advocacy to youth and young adults.
• Establish and maintain relationships with peers based on mutuality, common connection, trust, and respect.
• Assist youth in identifying strengths, needs, interests, and supports.
• Link individuals with community resources and other members of their support team.
• Work collaboratively with Care Coordinators, clinicians, families, and other treatment team members.
• Assist youth and families with accessing behavioral health and community resources.
• Support youth in developing self-advocacy, problem-solving, coping, and independent living skills.
• Provide support to youth transitioning to community-based services.
• Participate in Child and Family Team meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
• Document progress notes and maintain accurate service records within established timeframes.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all program requirements.
• Participate in training, supervision, meetings, and other activities to support quality service delivery.
• Maintain professional boundaries while using lived experience appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lived experience

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft 365 Office

Independent and collaborative work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 365 Office

Job description

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia in Dublin, GA seeks a Certified Peer Specialist-Youth to support youth and young adults on recovery and wellness goals within the IC3 program. The role leverages lived experience to provide hope, advocacy, and guidance, while collaborating with care teams and families to connect clients with community resources.

We value confidentiality, professionalism, and the ability to build trust with diverse youth and families.