Youth Peer Support Specialist

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• Owensboro, KY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Salary Range: $13.00 - $14.50Hourly, Travel Percentage: Frequent, Job Shift: Day, Job Summary: River. Valley provides targeted case management for children and teens ages 3-18 who have been diagnosed with a severe emotional disability. These services are provided to assist the child in receiving the medical, educational, and social support services they need to develop self-sufficiency and promote independence. The Youth Peer Support Specialist for TAY uses relevant personal experiences to serve as a role model for the youth. They ensure Youth’s voices and choices are heard and help drive the TAY model of care. This person will themselves have received state-funded services from at least one child-serving agency and will demonstrate leadership and advocacy abilities in the field of behavioral health.

Essential Functions

Provides support to youth through sharing lived experiences in accessing mental health/ behavioral health supports. Uses lived experiences to teach through experience and serves as an appropriate role model for youth. Supports and guides youth in understanding youth culture, developing self-advocacy measures, and developing relationships with community partners in order to eventually advocate for themselves and access services more fully.

Maintains up to date knowledge of youth-related mental and behavioral health issues. Maintains timely completion of required trainings, supervisions, meeting attendance, etc., at state and organizational levels Meets requirements of being a transition aged youth or young adult, between 21 or older, but can continue providing services as a Youth Peer Support Specialist until the age of 35. Maintains, in a comprehensive manner, all required documentation pertinent to role, in written and/or Avatar formats. Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs. Other duties as assigned. Why Choose River. Valley? River. Valley is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact. We offer: Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth) Paid time off + 9 holidays Retirement plan options Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs Clinical supervision Wellness & employee assistance programs Mileage reimbursement for work related travel Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer Qualifications: Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED. Meets the criteria as a youth having lived with an emotional, social, behavioral, and/ or substance use disability. Must be between the ages of 21-35. Must have completed a short essay discussing experience of having received state-funded services from at least one child-serving agency. MANDT: Yes -Valid Driver’s License: Yes -CPR/ First Aid: Yes-Reliable Transportation. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates experience with leadership and advocacy in the behavioral health field, both with individuals and groups. Demonstrates effort at self-directed leadership development. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Demonstrates relevant knowledge of pertinent community partners. Ability to make appropriate decisions and manage conflict. Ability to model appropriate behaviors for youth accessing services.