Youth Peer Support Specialist

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Position at Clarvida - Maine

Youth Peer Support Specialist Location: Bangor, Maine (Community-based) Employment Type: Part-time Salary: $18–$20/hour

About the Role

Clarvida is seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist to work with youth receiving mental health services who benefit from guidance, encouragement, and support from someone with lived experience. In this role, you will use your personal journey with mental health services and recovery to support youth as they manage diagnoses, navigate peer relationships, and work through life transitions.

You will serve as part of a Behavioral Health Home team and receive meaningful supervision to support both client outcomes and your own professional growth. This is a flexible, part-time role well suited for individuals passionate about youth advocacy, peer connection, and recovery-oriented care.

Responsibilities

Provide peer-based support to youth receiving mental health services

Share lived experience to promote hope, engagement, and recovery

Support youth in managing mental health diagnoses and treatment participation

Assist youth with peer relationships, goal setting, and life transitions

Build supportive, professional peer relationships

Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Home team

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation

Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards

Requirements

At least 18 - 30 years of age (due to Mainecare program requirements)

Lived experience receiving mental health services (e.g., PTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression) and being in recovery

Willingness to self-identify appropriately with youth to support growth and recovery

CIPSS (Certified Intentional Peer Support Services) certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification within nine (9) months of hire

Valid Driver's License in good standing (verified through Maine DMV)

Ability to pass a background check through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Compensation & Benefits

Part-Time Employees

Hourly pay of $18–$20

Flexible schedule

Paid training and professional development opportunities

Supportive, team-based work environment

All Employees

401(k)

Free licensure supervision

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment

Mileage reimbursement*

Cell phone stipend*

*Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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