Candidates must be at least eighteen years of age and no older than thirty-five.
Candidates must be receiving or have received at least one child-serving agency service or state-funded service related to a youth emotional, social, behavioral, or substance-use disability.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
KFLA training is required.
Candidates must demonstrate leadership and advocacy in behavioral health.
Responsibilities
Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience.
Serve as a role model for clients.
Encourage client voice and choice during the development and implementation of treatment planning.
Support clients while they receive mental health services and empower them to be self-advocates.
Help clients enhance relationships with community partners.
Position: Youth Peer Support Specialist
Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Letcher County Sapling Center
Employment type: Regular Full-Time
Credentials needed: must be at least eighteen (18) years of age but no older than thirty-five (35); receiving or have received at least one (1) child serving agency or a state funded service that is related to youth's emotional, social, behavioral, or substance use disability.
Special skills/knowledge required: high school diploma or equivalent, KFLA training, demonstrate leadership and advocacy in the field of behavioral health.
Primary Functions:
Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience.
Serve as a role model for clients.
Encourage client voice and choice during development and implementation of treatment planning.
Support clients while receiving mental health services. Empower clients to be self-advocates.
Help clients enhance relationships with community partners.
Shift/Days & Work Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 am to 8 pm
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