Youth Peer Support Specialist — Travel-Ready & Certified

Comcareme; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcareme seeks a Youth Peer Support Specialist to provide peer-led support using the Maine Peer Connect curriculum across agency offices, youth homes, and community settings.

The role emphasizes recovery-oriented engagement, resource linkage, and youth empowerment. Travel across the region is required, including rural areas. Applicants must be 18–26 and in recovery, with a Maine driver’s license within 12 months and clean background checks.

Qualifications

• Between 18 and 26 years old.
• Must be in recovery from a mental health disorder and willing to self-disclose.
• Must have or obtain a Maine driver's license and be insured within 12 months of hire.
• Must pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks.

Responsibilities

• Attend Peer Connect training to become Maine Peer Connect certified and maintain certification.
• Provide one-on-one peer support to youth using the Peer Connect curriculum and allow youth to choose their preferred location.
• Travel across the region to deliver services, including rural areas.
• Link youth to resources and assist with referrals and accessing services.
• Maintain office hours during drop-in periods across multiple office locations.
• Collaborate with the YPSSN team to facilitate workshops and coordinate speakers.
• Document all contacts with youth within 24 hours and record YPSSN activities in the tracking tool.
• Participate in agency meetings and supervision sessions.
• Support youth in pursuing educational or vocational goals and connect with MV Liaison or employment services.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Comcareme seeks a Youth Peer Support Specialist to provide peer-led support using the Maine Peer Connect curriculum across agency offices, youth homes, and community settings.

The role emphasizes recovery-oriented engagement, resource linkage, and youth empowerment. Travel across the region is required, including rural areas. Applicants must be 18–26 and in recovery, with a Maine driver’s license within 12 months and clean background checks.