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Youth Peer Support Specialist

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Integrea Community Mental Health SystemsOpelika, AL, US
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Job Description

Join our team as a Youth Peer Support Specialist! Are you a passionate advocate with firsthand, lived experience navigating mental health? If so and you're excited about making a difference in the lives of young people, apply with a copy of your resume and cover letter!

Position Summary :

The Youth Peer Support Specialist provides strength-based, recovery-oriented peer support services to children and adolescents experiencing serious emotional disturbance (SED) or serious mental illness (SMI). The ideal candidate is a young adult with personal lived experience of SED / SMI prior to age 21 who has achieved a level of stability in their recovery and is ready to empower, mentor, and advocate for youth navigating similar behavioral health challenges. This role plays a key part in engaging youth in services, promoting wellness and resiliency, and fostering hope for recovery.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Use lived experience to build rapport, provide mentorship, and offer encouragement to youth with SED / SMI.
  • Actively engage youth in their own recovery and treatment planning processes.
  • Provide support and coaching to promote healthy decision-making, emotional regulation, and goal setting.
  • Help youth develop effective self-advocacy, communication, and coping skills.
  • Assist youth in identifying and accessing community resources, peer supports, and wellness activities.
  • Facilitate individual or group peer support sessions in various settings such as clinics, schools, or homes.
  • Model recovery, resilience, and healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Support youth in navigating systems such as mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and education.
  • Document services in an Electronic Health Record system in compliance with program and agency standards.
  • Promote a youth-driven, culturally competent, trauma-informed approach to care.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must have personal lived experience with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) or Serious Mental Illness (SMI) prior to age 21.
  • Must demonstrate a level of recovery and emotional maturity appropriate to serve as a role model for others.
  • Must submit separate application to ADMH Office of Peer Support to insure qualifications.
  • Must be certified or become certified as an ADMH Certified Youth Peer Support Specialist within six (6) months of hire (training time included in paid work hours).
  • Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and current proof of insurance required.
  • Strong communication, active listening, and relationship-building skills.
  • Must be willing to share lived experience, promote recovery, and help youth feel heard and supported.

    • Transportation Responsibilities :

  • Provide transportation for consumers as needed using agency or personal vehicles.
  • Maintain a safe driving record and valid driver’s license with personal liability insurance.
  • Follow all agency transportation policies, including seatbelt usage, safe cellphone practices, and vehicle documentation.
  • Immediately report any vehicle issues, accidents, or violations to appropriate personnel.

    • Work Environment & Schedule :

  • This position is community-based and includes travel to locations throughout the service area in response to behavioral health emergencies.
  • Standard hours are Monday through Friday, allowing for flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends and on-call shifts.
  • This position requires in-person work and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
  • Exposure to emotionally stressful situations may occur.

    • In-Service Training & Continued Education Requirements :

  • Must complete required agency and ADMH trainings, including ADMH Certified Youth Peer Specialist training and certification exam within six (6) months of hire (included in paid working hours).
  • Participate in ongoing continuing education and supervision as required by the program and certification standards.
  • Completion of PCM Practitioner I or II training required based on program needs.
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