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Peer Specialist Youth

Compass Health Network Belton, MO (Onsite) Full-Time

Compensation: $19.00/hr.

Youth Peer Specialists ignite the spark of hope that recovery is possible while promoting skills for coping with and managing symptoms and encouraging the use of natural supports and enhancement of community living skills.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.

Essential Functions:

• Helps youth ages 13 – 25 years old who have mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders develop a network for information and support
• Provides support to youth through strategic sharing of their personal experience and by aiding youth in building skills in resilience and self-advocacy
• Provides outreach to youth in the community with the purpose of engaging them into services, identifying barriers, and providing support and resources to the youth
• Identifies and helps connect youth with professional/personal development opportunities, support groups and community resources
• Provides moral support during crisis or other crucial periods
• Assists youth to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in their treatment
• Assists youth with identifying strengths and personal resources to aid in achieving their goals
• Participates as a member of the treatment team, giving input on client Wellness Plans and treatment team decisions
• Educates youth, family members, service providers, and stakeholders about the importance and value of authentic youth voice in individual treatment planning
• Submits required documentation, attend meetings, and participate in other activities as defined by the treatment team, family, and youth
• Driving is an essential function of this position
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

High School/GED required

WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must self-identify as a current former consumer of behavioral health, substance use, or co-occurring disorder services
• Must complete a state approved training program and pass a standardized examination complete certification process within 90 days of hire date and must maintain ongoing certification as a Certified Youth Specialist through MCB (MO)
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is “Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.”

Why join us?

We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

  • Advancement opportunities
  • Professional development
  • Licensure supervision
  • Mentor opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarship program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Headspace Access
  • Paid time off & Paid Holidays
  • NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Belton, MO (Onsite)

Job Type

Health Care, Nonprofit - Social Services

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

09/17/2025

Job ID

17272/28779/233610

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