Youth Peer Support Specialist at Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center
Hamilton, AL 35570, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Nov, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Mental Health

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

HAMILTON CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Published
August 18, 2025
Location
1435 Military St. N., Hamilton, AL 35570
Category
Mental Illness Children and Adolescents
Job Type
Full-time Part-time
Posistion Level
Entry
County
Marion

DESCRIPTION

Job duties include working with young teens and adults enrolled in our organization’s clinical services. Will work closely with the individual’s clinical team leader to implement the treatment process with the young person and their family. Must have personal experience as a child/teen ("I have lived experience") in personally receiving mental health services or child welfare and be able to appropriately disclose and share that experience with young adults, ages 10–21, in order to foster hope, build resiliency, and develop self-advocacy skills that will empower them to achieve their goals.

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma, High School Transcripts, or GED/High School Equivalency Certificate.
  • You must have a current/valid driver’s license and be 21 years of age or older with a good driving record to meet driving insurability requirements.
  • Personal experience with mental health as a child or adolescent.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and use of computer software and programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and type 40+ wpm.
  • Social security card
  • Orientation is required for employment. There are 5 days of paid orientation held Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Full Time Benefits Include:

  • Local Government Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health insurance
  • Guardian Dental, Vision, and Term life insurance
  • Northwest provides a Guardian term life policy at no cost to you.
  • Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees’ Retirement System
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Pay
  • Earned Sick and Vacation Time
  • And More Amazing Benefits!
Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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