Youth Peer Support Specialist
Company: Community Care ME
Location: Augusta
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description GENERAL PURPOSE AND
OBJECTIVES/POSITION STATEMENT: The PSS provides peer support
services in accordance with the Peer Connect curriculum across all
settings preferred by the youth including agency offices, youth's
homes, and community-based settings. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.
Attend Peer Connect training to become Maine Peer Connect certified
within the timeline set by the agency, in addition to annually
attending Peer Connect Learning Collaborative components to
maintain Maine certification and all additional agency training. 2.
Demonstrate an understanding of the core competencies established
by the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration. 3. Provide one-on-one peer support services to
youth utilizing the Peer Connect curriculum, allowing the youth to
select the location and setting in which they are most comfortable.
4. Travel to various areas across the region to deliver one-on-one
peer support services to youth, including the most rural areas. 5.
Link youth with resources as needed, including assisting youth with
referrals and in accessing services as requested by the youth. 6.
Maintain office hours during times of peer support drop-in hours as
scheduled in various office locations across the region. 7. Work as
a member of the YPSSN team in facilitating workshops and
coordinating speakers/educational opportunities. 8. Upon case
assignment, attempt first contact by the end of business day,
documenting all attempted contact efforts within 24 hours. 9.
Document all one-on-one contacts with youth within 24 hours. 10.
Document all YPSSN activities including, but not limited to,
groups, workshops, and educational activities on the tracking tool.
11. Assist as needed in disseminating youth surveys upon request.
12. Participate in agency meetings as requested, including
individual and group supervisions. 13. Support youth in pursuing
their educational/vocational goals, including linking them with an
MV Liaison and/or employment assistance agency as appropriate. 14.
Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE
AND CERTIFICATES Peer Support Specialists must be between the ages
of 18-26 and have lived experience with Severe Emotional
Disturbance or Severe Mental Illness. Valid State of Maine Driver's
license and a registered, insured vehicle required. Must be able to
pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal
checks.
Keywords: Community Care ME, New England , Youth Peer Support Specialist, Social Services , Augusta, Northeast
