Youth Recovery Peer Support Specialist

CVS Health Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation seeks a Youth Peer Support Specialist in Ohio to mentor youth and young adults with lived experience of mental health challenges. You’ll collaborate with clinical staff, guide goal setting, and connect individuals to community resources in a wrap‑around approach.

You will travel up to 50% of the time, maintain documentation, and participate in supervision. A high school diploma or GED, plus peer support training within 90 days, are required.

Qualifications

• Must live in Ohio
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time
• Must be located in Ohio
• Requires the ability to travel to multiple office and home locations with personal vehicle (Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and automobile insurance)
• Completion of a Youth and Adult Certified Peer Support Training Program from state training agency or employer is required within 90 days from start date.
• Meets Eligibility Criteria: Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have a direct lived experience of mental health and/or substance use issues.

Responsibilities

• Share their personal journey with purpose and positive intent to the youth and young adults that they are supporting.
• Assist and support youth to identify and build community and natural supports.
• Collect and share information about community resources, with a focus on youth and young adult resources.
• Collaborate with and compliment the clinical services team to ensure the member’s needs are addressed using wrap‑around like methods.
• Assist the young adult and their caregivers or other support networks in understanding the scope and array of services available to them
• Assist young adult in identifying informal supports
• Supports the member in achieving his/her recovery goals, reinforces the care plan, adjusting tasks to fit with the member's culture, language, and religion, improve access to care, identify health care needs, and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations.
• Collaborate with young adults to strategize around effective self‑advocacy within public systems such as Juvenile Justice, Schools, and Community Mental Health Agencies.
• Participate in weekly supervision/coaching
• Participate in required data collection activities in regard to member notation and tracking.
• Document and submit accurate time, mileage, and expense documentation information within prescribed deadlines.
• Follow all department policies and procedures including timely submission of reports or documentation as required.
• Conduct at least 50% of activities in a community‑based setting.
• May be asked to at times to present on topics related to peer support and how they are incorporated into managed care services.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Word

Excel

Job description

CVS Health Corporation seeks a Youth Peer Support Specialist in Ohio to mentor youth and young adults with lived experience of mental health challenges. You’ll collaborate with clinical staff, guide goal setting, and connect individuals to community resources in a wrap‑around approach.

You will travel up to 50% of the time, maintain documentation, and participate in supervision. A high school diploma or GED, plus peer support training within 90 days, are required.