Youth Peer Support Specialist II: Transitions & Empowerment

The Teaching Family Association; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Teaching Family Association is seeking a Youth Peer Support Partner II to provide youth-driven peer support to transition-aged youth and young adults (ages 16–25) experiencing serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disabilities.

Grounded in System of Care values, trauma-informed, person-centered approaches, this role uses lived experience to promote recovery, resiliency, empowerment, and self-determination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience as a recipient of youth mental health services.
• Ability to use lived experience in a professional, recovery-oriented manner.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet youth needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, youth-driven peer support using lived experience.
• Support youth as they transition from youth-serving to adult services.
• Assist with planning and facilitating youth-led activities and events.
• Complete documentation, reports, and required trainings on time.
• Participate in care team meetings, supervision, and professional development.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners serving transition-aged youth.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication skills

Advocacy

Relationship building

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Teaching Family Association is seeking a Youth Peer Support Partner II to provide youth-driven peer support to transition-aged youth and young adults (ages 16–25) experiencing serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disabilities.

Grounded in System of Care values, trauma-informed, person-centered approaches, this role uses lived experience to promote recovery, resiliency, empowerment, and self-determination.