Youth Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
Community Counseling Center is seeking a committed Youth Peer Support Specialist to assist young clients aged 13-25 in their recovery from mental health, behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders. Drawing from personal lived experience, this role involves providing one-on-one support, coaching, advocacy, and group facilitation in emergency, outpatient, or inpatient settings. The specialist will empower youth to navigate systems, build resilience, and achieve community integration while serving as a positive role model. This is a behavioral health position ideal for individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent, who self-identify as former or current consumers of behavioral health services, and hold or are eligible for a Certified Peer Specialist Credential (with Youth Peer Specialist eligibility) from the Missouri Credentialing Board.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED / HSE
- Must self identify as a former or current consumer of mental health, behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorder services, and must hold, or be eligible to obtain within 75 days of starting, a valid Certified Peer Specialist Credential from the Missouri Credentialing Board.
- Be eligible to obtain Youth Peer Specialist credential.
- Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCC's Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Offer one-on-one support and coaching to inspire hope, sharing your own recovery journey to help youth build resilience and meet their personal needs and goals.
- Guide young people through traditional systems with a positive attitude, encouraging their active participation in conversations with professionals and advocating for systems change.
- Facilitate groups and organize community events to promote youth integration, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging their involvement in local, state, and national decision-making.
- Share your personal experiences with mental illness or co-occurring substance use as a role model, helping clients identify warning signs and develop relapse prevention strategies while building self-care skills like self-advocacy and coping.
- Join clinical team meetings, treatment planning sessions, and psychiatric visits to share the client's perspective, and transport clients using agency or personal vehicles when needed to meet program requirements.
- Keep detailed records that meet DMH, CARF, and agency standards, ensuring all documentation reflects the support provided to clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
