Youth Peer Support Specialist: Empowerment & Inclusion

Muskegon-County,-Mi; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Muskegon County is seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist to provide welcoming support, skills coaching, and group facilitation for individuals living with mental health challenges and/or developmental disabilities.

The role involves building trusting relationships with clients, families, and staff, transporting clients as needed, and documenting activities to support community participation and recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Be a young adult, ages 18–28, with lived mental health experience who used services as a youth.
• Be willing to identify as someone who has received behavioral health services.
• Hold a valid Michigan driver's license or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Have reliable transportation to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and co-facilitate groups and activities for clients.
• Build relationships with individuals, families, and staff; document activities.
• Transport clients when required and maintain records using basic software.

Skills

Lived experience with mental health

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Willingness to self-identify as a past

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Muskegon County is seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist to provide welcoming support, skills coaching, and group facilitation for individuals living with mental health challenges and/or developmental disabilities.

The role involves building trusting relationships with clients, families, and staff, transporting clients as needed, and documenting activities to support community participation and recovery goals.