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RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH•Owensboro, KY

1d•$13 - $15

About The Position

RiverValley provides targeted case management to children and teens ages 3–18 who have been diagnosed with a severe emotional disability. These services help children access the medical, educational, and social supports they need to develop self-sufficiency and independence. The Youth Peer Support Specialist for TAY uses relevant personal experience to serve as a role model for youth, ensure their voices and choices are heard, and help drive the TAY model of care. The specialist must have received state-funded services from at least one child-serving agency and demonstrate leadership and advocacy abilities in behavioral health. The role supports youth in understanding their experiences, building self-advocacy skills, and connecting with community partners so they can increasingly advocate for themselves and access services. This is a full-time, day-shift position in Owensboro, Kentucky, with frequent travel. The listed pay range is $13.00–$14.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must meet the criteria as a youth having lived with an emotional, social, behavioral, and/or substance use disability.
Must be between ages 21 and 35.
Must have received state-funded services from at least one child-serving agency and complete a short essay discussing that experience.
Demonstrated experience with leadership and advocacy in the behavioral health field, with individuals and groups.
Demonstrated effort at self-directed leadership development.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Relevant knowledge of community partners.
Ability to make appropriate decisions and manage conflict.
Ability to model appropriate behaviors for youth accessing services.
MANDT certification required.
Valid driver’s license required.
CPR/First Aid required.
Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

Support youth by sharing lived experience accessing mental health and behavioral health supports.
Use lived experience to teach through experience and serve as an appropriate role model for youth.
Guide youth in understanding youth culture, developing self-advocacy measures, and building relationships with community partners so they can advocate for themselves and access services.
Maintain current knowledge of youth-related mental and behavioral health issues.
Complete required training and supervision, attend meetings, and meet other state and organizational requirements in a timely manner.
Maintain comprehensive documentation required for the role, in written formats and/or Avatar.
Foster collaborative working relationships among leadership and management teams and programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.