Youth Peer Support Specialist: Recovery & Empowerment

Burke; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 16,024 - 22,823; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and supervision

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A mental health service agency in Texas is seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist to empower young people using personal lived experiences. In this part-time role, you will build supportive relationships with youth and families, promote self-advocacy, and collaborate with a care team. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and personal lived experience with mental health services. Burke provides training and support for certification as a peer provider. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience with mental or behavioral health services is required.
• Willingness to share personal experiences to support others is necessary.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in developing their own recovery paths using personal experiences.
• Build supportive relationships with youth and families.
• Promote self-advocacy by assisting youth in expressing their goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Empathy

Understanding of healthy boundaries

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A mental health service agency in Texas is seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist to empower young people using personal lived experiences. In this part-time role, you will build supportive relationships with youth and families, promote self-advocacy, and collaborate with a care team. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and personal lived experience with mental health services. Burke provides training and support for certification as a peer provider. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community.