Youth Peer Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic connection and support to young people facing mental and behavioral health challenges
• Use lived experience to serve as an example of success in overcoming mental health obstacles
• Assist youth in identifying personal strengths and navigating clinical and community services
• Maintain a professional relationship that balances mentorship with structured boundaries
• Utilize creativity and flexibility to meet the unique needs of each individual youth

Requirements

• Must be between 18 and 26 years of age
• Possess lived experience having received mental/behavioral health services or having experienced a mental/behavioral health challenge
• High School diploma or better
• Access to personal transportation for frequent travel (primarily in the North Country and Concord area)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working or volunteering in direct service work with young people
• Education or studies in social work, psychology, or a related human services field
• Knowledge or certification in Special Education

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision coverage
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays
• 4-day work week (10-hour days)
• Tuition reimbursement and retirement match
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Mileage reimbursement for travel

About the Company

NFI North, Inc. strives to create a world where mental and behavioral health services are readily accessible for everyone, creating "A Place to Belong." We design diverse and innovative programs that provide structure and care to help people grow, have hope, and thrive within their communities.