Peer Youth Leader

Location: Brockton RCC (serving Greater Brockton & Taunton communities)
Hours: 10 hours/week
Salary Range:$19-$20/ Hour
FLSA Status: NonExempt

BAMSI has been bringing people and services together since 1975. The Southeast Recovery Learning Community (SERLC) supports individuals through peerled recoveryoriented services that promote empowerment connection and wellness. Our Recovery Connections Centers (RCCs) provide welcoming spaces where individuals can build community access resources and support one another in recovery.

Time Off Combined vacation personal and cultural holiday (based on eligibility)
Paid holidays
Specialized Paid Trainings
403B plan with discretionary match
Wellness Activities
Employee Assistance Program
Career Development Opportunities
Benefits vary based on position and scheduled hours.

PeerDriven Work: Your lived experience helps inspire hope and recovery in others
Community Impact: Support Transitional Age Youth (TAY) in building connections and resources
Supportive Environment: Be part of a welcoming peerled recovery community
Professional Growth: Gain experience in group facilitation outreach and advocacy

The Peer Youth Leader supports and enhances RCC programming for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) by providing peertopeer support facilitating activities and promoting recoveryoriented services.

Provide ongoing emotional support encouragement and health education to participants
Facilitate peerrun groups and activities
Help plan and lead events trainings and workshopsespecially those focused on TAY
Support the collection reporting and tracking of program data
Maintain and update the RCC resource library
Create a welcoming inclusive environment for all participants
Represent and promote the peer perspective within the RCC and community
Participate in social events trainings and mental health system activities
Engage with the Statewide Young Adult Council as applicable
Act as a positive role model by sharing lived experience strengths and recovery journey
Empower and advocate for peers receiving services
Maintain knowledge of current community resources and supports
Follow agency standards policies and safety procedures including universal precautions
Perform additional duties as assigned

Must be a Transitional Age Youth (1828)or have experience working with TAY
High School Diploma or GED required
Associate or Bachelors degree in Human Services preferred

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)preferred or willingness to obtain within one year
Lived experience with recovery and commitment to peerled recovery model required

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to inspire trust confidence and engagement among peers
Basic computer skills and ability to enter/access data
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations

Valid drivers license and access to a personal vehicle Required

As a Peer Youth Leader you play a vital role in creating a supportive welcoming space for young adults in recovery. Your voice experience and connection help build community reduce isolation and empower peers to move forward in their recovery journey.