Youth Peer Support Specialist

CCC • Cape Girardeau, MO

2d • $16

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.

What This Job Offers

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