Board Certified Youth Peer Support Specialist

We are seeking dedicated and empathetic Board Certified Youth Peer Support Specialists (PSS) to work with children and young adults up to age 21. As a Youth PSS, you will use your own lived experience with mental health recovery to connect with clients, provide guidance, and empower them through the unique challenges of adolescence and young adulthood. This is a meaningful opportunity to transform your personal journey into hope for others.

Locations: Rockland, Orange, Westchester, Brooklyn, and Bronx.

Responsibilities:

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with youth through shared experience and understanding.

• Encourage self-advocacy, resilience, and recovery-oriented goals.

• Assist clients in navigating school, family, and community challenges.

• Collaborate with families and care teams to create individualized support plans.

  Full Time Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists