Youth Peer Specialist

Brightli•Hannibal, MO

About The Position

As a Youth Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey. Using your own lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery, you will provide hope, guidance, and practical tools to help clients build resilience and achieve their goals. This position emphasizes empowerment, skill-building, and community connection to foster long-term recovery.

Requirements

Lived Experience: Must self-identify as a person in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorder.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: At least two years of employment history and one year as a primary consumer of mental health services.
Training: Ability to complete state-approved Certified Peer Support training within six months ( if required )
Skills: Strong communication, empathy, and ability to share recovery strategies while maintaining boundaries.
Must be 21 years old
Valid Driver's license and auto insurance

Responsibilities

Partner with individuals to create personalized recovery plans.
Provide peer support, mentoring, and advocacy to encourage independence and healthy choices.
Assist clients in accessing community resources, medical services, and recovery tools.
Offer transportation and accompany clients to appointments when needed.
Facilitate group education sessions and provide crisis intervention support.
Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state and CARF standards.
Collaborate with referral sources, guardians, and care teams to ensure continuity of care.
Pursue ongoing professional development and required certifications.

Benefits

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
Company-paid basic life insurance
29 Days of PTO for Full-Time employees
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement ( when applicable )
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness