Youth Support Navigator - Certified Youth Peer Support Specialist
Core
Provide non-clinical, evidence-based peer support and recovery planning for youth ages 14-21 with mental health or substance use needs, serving as a youth advocate and role model.
Role type
Certified Youth Peer Support Specialist (IC)
Builds
Individual recovery plans and wellness self-management strategies for youth transitioning to community-based care
Domain
Mental health and substance use recovery services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience in youth/young adult mental health or substance use recovery, Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS) certification, knowledge of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, ability to develop individual recovery plans, community navigation skills, documentation accuracy
Preferred skills
Associate or Bachelor's degree, experience in clinical or interdisciplinary settings, knowledge of wraparound services
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, mobile apps, web-based platforms
Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one peer support and guide youth in developing wellness plans; maintain accurate documentation for compliance; conduct proactive outreach to build program engagement; travel within the community to meet youth members
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC