Drop-In Center Youth Peer Support Specialist - Port

RiverValley Behavioral Health

Henderson, KYFull-timeSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Location

Henderson, KY

Schedule

Full-time

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Kentucky Family Leadership Academy Completion Or Planned Completion

Job overview

The Youth Peer Support Specialist at The PORT supports transition-aged youth by drawing on relevant lived experience with mental and behavioral health services. The role helps youth make their voices heard, develop self-advocacy, and connect with community partners. The center provides mental health resources and other supports for youth ages 16–25. Candidates must meet specified lived-experience, age, education, and training criteria.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipAdvocacySelf-Directed Leadership DevelopmentCommunicationCommunity Partner KnowledgeDecision-MakingConflict ManagementBehavior Modeling

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDLived With Behavioral Health DisabilityMust Be 18-35Kentucky Family Leadership Academy Completion or Planned Completion

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

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Job Description

Position Title:Drop-In Center Youth Peer Support Specialist - Port

Location: Henderson, KY 42420

Description:Description

Job Summary: Full time and Part Time afternoon position available!

The Youth Peer Support Specialist for Transition Aged Youth (TAY) Drop-in Center (The PORT), 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.

The Port is located in Henderson, KY and serves as a drop-in center offering mental health resources and other supports for transition age youth aged 16- 25. The Port provides youth with access to computers, recreational activities, gaming systems, exercise equipment, and laundry facilities, along with mental health counseling, job placement services, life skills training, and peer supports.

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 Youth who attend the PORT in making their voices heard.
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 18 to 25, 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 RiverValley?

RiverValley 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: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 18-35.
Successfully completed the Kentucky Family Leadership Academy, or plan on completing the training if offered a position

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 service.