Youth Peer Support Specialist

Community Care ME•Bangor, ME

22h•$20 - $20

About The Position

The Youth Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides peer support services to youth in accordance with the Peer Connect curriculum. Services are delivered in settings selected by the youth, which may include agency offices, the youth’s home, or community-based locations. The role involves regional travel, including to rural areas, and connecting youth with resources and services they request. The PSS works as part of the YPSSN team, helping facilitate workshops and coordinate speakers and educational opportunities. The position also requires timely documentation of contacts and activities, participation in agency meetings and supervision, and support for youth pursuing educational and vocational goals.

Requirements

Must be between 18 and 26 years of age.
Must have lived experience with Severe Emotional Disturbance or Severe Mental Illness.
Must have a valid State of Maine driver’s license.
Must have a registered, insured vehicle currently or within 12 months of hire.
Must be able to pass DMV, CPS, APS, and criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

Attend Peer Connect training to become Maine Peer Connect certified within the agency’s required timeline, and attend annual Peer Connect Learning Collaborative components and other agency training to maintain certification.
Demonstrate understanding of the core competencies established by the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Provide one-on-one peer support services to youth using the Peer Connect curriculum, in locations and settings selected by the youth.
Travel throughout the region, including rural areas, to provide one-on-one peer support services.
Link youth with resources, assist with referrals, and support access to services as requested by youth.
Maintain office hours during scheduled peer support drop-in hours at office locations across the region.
Work with the YPSSN team to facilitate workshops and coordinate speakers and educational opportunities.
Attempt first contact by the end of the business day when assigned a case, and document contact attempts within 24 hours.
Document all one-on-one contacts with youth within 24 hours.
Document YPSSN activities, including groups, workshops, and educational activities, using the tracking tool.
Assist with distributing youth surveys when requested.
Participate in agency meetings as requested, including individual and group supervision.
Support youth in pursuing educational and vocational goals, including connecting them with an MV Liaison and/or an employment assistance agency as appropriate.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.