Peer Youth Leader

Peer Youth Leader - Southeast Recovery Connections Center (RCC)

Location: Brockton RCC (serving Greater Brockton & Taunton communities)
Hours: 10 hours/week
Salary Range: $19-$20/ Hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Who We Are:

BAMSI has been "bringing people and services together" since 1975. The Southeast Recovery Learning Community (SERLC) supports individuals through peer-led, recovery-oriented services that promote empowerment, connection, and wellness. Our Recovery Connections Centers (RCCs) provide welcoming spaces where individuals can build community, access resources, and support one another in recovery.

What We Offer:
• Time Off - Combined vacation, personal, and cultural holiday (based on eligibility)
• Paid holidays
• Specialized Paid Trainings
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities
Benefits vary based on position and scheduled hours.

Why BAMSI?
• Peer-Driven Work: Your lived experience helps inspire hope and recovery in others
• Community Impact: Support Transitional Age Youth (TAY) in building connections and resources
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a welcoming, peer-led recovery community
• Professional Growth: Gain experience in group facilitation, outreach, and advocacy

What You'll Do:

The Peer Youth Leader supports and enhances RCC programming for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) by providing peer-to-peer support, facilitating activities, and promoting recovery-oriented services.
• Provide ongoing emotional support, encouragement, and health education to participants
• Facilitate peer-run groups and activities
• Help plan and lead events, trainings, and workshops-especially those focused on TAY
• Support the collection, reporting, and tracking of program data
• Maintain and update the RCC resource library
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants
• Represent and promote the peer perspective within the RCC and community
• Participate in social events, trainings, and mental health system activities
• Engage with the Statewide Young Adult Council as applicable
• Act as a positive role model by sharing lived experience, strengths, and recovery journey
• Empower and advocate for peers receiving services
• Maintain knowledge of current community resources and supports
• Follow agency standards, policies, and safety procedures, including universal precautions
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What You Bring:

Education & Experience:
• Must be a Transitional Age Youth (18-28) or have experience working with TAY
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Human Services preferred

Certifications & Experience:
• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) preferred or willingness to obtain within one year
• Lived experience with recovery and commitment to peer-led recovery model required

Skills & Qualifications:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to inspire trust, confidence, and engagement among peers
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter/access data
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations

Additional Requirements:
• Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle Required

Why This Role Matters:

As a Peer Youth Leader, you play a vital role in creating a supportive, welcoming space for young adults in recovery. Your voice, experience, and connection help build community, reduce isolation, and empower peers to move forward in their recovery journey.