Social Work, Mental Health, Community Health

# You Owensboro, KY 42301;
Henderson, KY 42420## Overview Salary Range $13.00 - $14.50 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level High School/GEDTravel Percentage Frequent## Description

Job Summary:

** River Valley provides targeted case management for children and teens ages 3-18 who have been diagnosed with a severe emotional disability. These services are provided to assist the child in receiving the medical, educational, and social support services they need to develop self-sufficiency and promote independence.
** The Youth Peer Support Specialist for TAY uses relevant personal experiences to serve as a role model for the youth.  They ensure Youth’s voices and choices are heard and help drive the TAY model of care. This person will themselves have received state-funded services from at least one child-serving agency and will demonstrate leadership and advocacy abilities in the field of behavioral health.

Essential Functions:

* Provides support to youth through sharing lived experiences in accessing mental health/ behavioral health supports.
* Uses lived experiences to teach through experience and serves as an appropriate role model for youth.
* Supports and guides youth in understanding youth culture, developing self-advocacy measures, and developing relationships with community partners in order to eventually advocate for themselves and access services more fully.
* Maintains up to date knowledge of youth-related mental and behavioral health issues.
* Maintains timely completion of required trainings, supervisions, meeting attendance, etc., at state and organizational levels
* Meets requirements of being a transition aged youth or young adult, between 21 or older, but can continue providing services as a Youth Peer Support Specialist until the age of 35.
* Maintains, in a comprehensive manner, all required documentation pertinent to role, in written and/or Avatar formats.
* Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
* Other duties as assigned.
** Why Choose River Valley?
** River Valley is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact.
** We offer:
*** Competitive pay
* Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)
* Paid time off + 9 holidays
* Retirement plan options
* Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs
* Clinical supervision
* Wellness & employee assistance programs
* Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer## Qualifications

Education and Experience:

* High School diploma or GED.
* Meets the criteria as a youth having lived with an emotional, social, behavioral, and/ or substance use disability.
* Must be between the ages of 21-35.
* Must have completed a short essay discussing experience of having received state-funded services from at least one child-serving agency.
* MANDT:
Yes
-Valid Driver’s License:
Yes
-CPR/ First Aid:
Yes-Reliable Transportation.

Knowledge and

Skills:

* Demonstrates experience with leadership and advocacy in the behavioral health field, both with individuals and groups.
* Demonstrates effort at self-directed leadership development.
* Good communication skills, both oral and written.
* Demonstrates relevant knowledge of pertinent community partners.
* Ability to make appropriate decisions and manage conflict.
* Ability to model appropriate behaviors for youth accessing services.