Youth Peer Support Specialist: Recovery & Crisis Advocate

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment opportunities

Job summary

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. is seeking a Youth Support Services Peer Support Specialist to work with school-age youth and young adults across various settings in Nebraska.

The role emphasizes recovery, resiliency, self-advocacy, and culturally appropriate goal setting, with responsibilities including crisis coverage, paperwork assistance, and collaboration with therapists and community partners. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Direct lived experience as a peer supports service delivery.
• State Nebraska Peer Support Specialist credential or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with therapists and community partners to connect clients with services.
• Assist clients and guardians with completing required paperwork.
• Facilitate small groups to support client goals.
• Provide crisis coverage and participate in on-call rotations.
• Travel to counties and schools to meet clients as needed.
• Maintain client charts and documentation per policy.
• Attend supervisory and all-staff meetings.

Skills

Relationship building

Boundaries

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Confidentiality

Cultural awareness

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Direct lived experience as peer

Nebraska Peer Support Specialist credential

Job description

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc. is seeking a Youth Support Services Peer Support Specialist to work with school-age youth and young adults across various settings in Nebraska.

The role emphasizes recovery, resiliency, self-advocacy, and culturally appropriate goal setting, with responsibilities including crisis coverage, paperwork assistance, and collaboration with therapists and community partners. Travel may be required.