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

Brockton, MA, US

6 days ago Requisition

• 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.

• 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

• 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
• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) preferred or willingness to obtain within one year
• Lived experience with recovery and commitment to peer‑led recovery model required
• 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
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle preferred
• Access to reliable transportation for community engagement required