Youth Peer Support Specialist

Job overview

The Youth Peer Support Specialist is an onsite role based in Whitesburg, KY. Compensation is not specified in the listing. This role supports the Letcher County Sapling Center at Kentucky River Community Care. This role exists to provide peer-based support to youth receiving mental health services. The specialist contributes to the team by using personal experience to mentor clients, encourage self-advocacy, and assist in the implementation of treatment plans.

What you'll do

• Use personal stories to teach through experience
• serve as a role model
• encourage client voice in treatment planning
• support clients in mental health services
• help clients enhance community relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

whitesburg ky

youth peer support

mental health

advocacy

peer specialist

community care

youth services

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Professional development, supportive team environment.

Why this role

Requires lived experience with youth services; specific age range (18-35); Monday-Thursday schedule.

About the employer

Kentucky River Community Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.