Youth Peer Support Specialist

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Youth Partner/Peer Support Specialist

Star View Teammates - High Fidelity Wraparound

21.33 - 22.43 USD Per Hour

Torrance, CA

Part Time, 24 hours a week (flexible schedule)

• Competitive Compensation:
  Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off:
  Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required

• Experience :
  Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems

• Licensure & Certification:

  • YP II - SB803 - Peer Support Specialist Certification required

  • YP I - SB803 - Peer Support Specialist Certification required within one (1) year of hire

  • Valid California Driver's License and maintenance of a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy

The Youth Partner serves as a peer ally and mentor to children and youth receiving Wraparound services. Drawing from their lived experience in systems such as child welfare, behavioral health, and juvenile justice, the Youth Partner offers authentic support, fosters trust, and champions the voice and choices of the child/youth (referred to as "youth" in this document). They are a symbol of resilience and hope, modeling the possibility of healing and success.

The Youth Partner prioritizes emotional support, peer connection, and advocacy. Throughout the Wraparound process, the Youth Partner advocates to ensure the youth's lived experience is recognized, their voice is heard, and their autonomy is respected

• Programs:
  Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services

• Population Served:
  Children, Youth, Adults, and Families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse | Capacity: 40,000+ individuals served annually across ~60 program sites statewide

• Facility & Setting:
  Multidisciplinary program sites (~60 locations across California, including outpatient, residential, and community-based settings)

• Clinical Services:
  Trauma-informed care, mental health treatment, and substance abuse interventions

• Length of Stay:
  Varies by specific program track and setting (ranging from acute/short-term to ongoing outpatient support)

• Skills & Transition:

  • Strengths-based empowerment, resilience building, and long-term recovery/re-integration support

  • Family support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resources