The Youth Support Specialist (YSS) will work to ensure that well-coordinated and integrated care is delivered to youth (ages 14 – 26) served. The YSS will provide support to youth and young adults struggling with serious emotional disturbances and/or serious mental illness, including those with substance use issues. A willingness to share lived experiences in a way that fosters a supportive and healthy peer relationship.

This position must be able to work flexible hours, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Because the YSS will occasionally drive to a client’s home in order to provide services, proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine driver’s license are required.

Duties include and are not limited to:

• Providing individual and group peer support including education and outreach
• Networking with current programs and advocating for new opportunities for clients in community supports, programs, and activities of their choice
• Assisting clients with understanding their experience through shared common experience as peers
• Supporting youth in meeting their life, wellness and/or recovery goals
• Attending all Agency required trainings and meetings
• Understanding and following Agency and department policies and procedures
• Completing and submitting accurate and timely incident reports
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all client-related information
• Participating in required and elective staff development activities in accordance with the individual staff development plan
• Consistently adhering to Federal, State, and local statutes and regulations
• Following all mandated reporting laws