Youth Peer Support Specialist

Job Title:

Youth Partner/Peer Support Specialist

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Division/Program: Star View Teammates - High Fidelity Wraparound
Starting Compensation: 21.33 - 22.43 USD Per Hour
Working

Location:

Torrance, CA
Working Hours/Shift: 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.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities:
  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).
• Employee Recognition & Rewards: 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
• Licensure & Certification: 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

For Additional Information:  Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.

We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team. SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.

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