Youth Peer Support Specialist (KRCC - Perry Sapling)

Kentucky River Community Care • Hazard, KY

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About The Position

Position: Youth Peer Support Specialist
Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Perry County Sapling Center
Employment type: Regular Full-Time

Requirements

• must be at least eighteen (18) years of age but no older than thirty-five (35)
• receiving or have received at least one (1) child serving agency or a state funded service that is related to youth's emotional, social, behavioral, or substance use disability.
• high school diploma or equivalent
• KFLA training
• demonstrate leadership and advocacy in the field of behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience.
• Serve as a role model for clients.
• Encourage client voice and choice during development and implementation of treatment planning.
• Support clients while receiving mental health services.
• Empower clients to be self-advocates.
• Help clients enhance relationships with community partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED