Peer Support Specialist

The Peer Support Specialist provides direct support, mentorship, and skill-building services to youth participants through structured curriculum delivery and group facilitation. This role plays a key part in fostering a safe, empowering, and growth-oriented environment for teenagers while supporting overall program operations and community engagement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Youth Facilitation & Curriculum Delivery

• Facilitate weekly youth classes using agency-approved curriculum.
• Prepare lesson plans and materials to ensure engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Lead group mentoring sessions that promote resilience, life skills, emotional regulation, and positive peer relationships.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants.

Documentation & Case Management

• Complete timely and accurate case notes for each participant.
• Track attendance, engagement, and progress toward program goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to agency documentation standards.

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Represent the agency at community events, outreach activities, and tabling opportunities.
• Attend contractor-mandated meetings and trainings as required.
• Support recruitment and relationship-building efforts within the community.

Program Support & Special Projects

• Assist with creating and scheduling program-related social media content.
• Contribute to extracurricular projects that enhance youth engagement and program visibility.
• Collaborate with staff to strengthen program impact and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth or adolescents in mentoring, education, or community-based settings.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with teenagers.
• Organized, reliable, and able to complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed or resilience-based approaches preferred.
• High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Youth development mindset
• Cultural humility and inclusivity
• Professional boundaries and ethics
• Initiative and creativity
• Strong teamwork and collaboration

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person