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Youth Peer Support Specialist

Stars Behavioral Health Group

Job Location:

Torrance, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 31 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 28 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. Were proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Youth Partner/Peer Support Specialist

Division/Program:

Star View Teammates - High Fidelity Wraparound

Starting Compensation:

21.33 - 22.43 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Torrance CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Part Time 24 hours a week (flexible schedule)

Why Join Our Team

Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage.
Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
Career development programs designed to help you grow.
Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT ACSW and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications)

Education:High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED HiSET etc.) required
Experience:Personalexperience as a consumer in the child welfare probation or mental health systems
Licensure & Certification:
- YP II - SB803- Peer Support Specialist Certification required
- YP I - SB803 - Peer Support Specialist Certification requiredwithin one (1) year of hire
- Valid California Drivers Licenseand maintenance of a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy

How you will make a difference:

The Youth Partner serves as a peer ally and mentor to children and youth receiving Wraparound services. Drawing from their lived experience in systems such as child welfare behavioral health and juvenile justice the Youth Partner offers authentic support fosters trust and champions the voice and choices of the child/youth (referred to as youth in this document). They are a symbol of resilience and hope modeling the possibility of healing and success. The Youth Partner prioritizes emotional support peer connection and advocacy. Throughout the Wraparound process the Youth Partner advocates to ensure the youths lived experience isrecognized their voice is heard and their autonomy is respected

Division/Program Overview:

Programs:Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services
Population Served:Children Youth Adults and Families battling trauma mental illness neglect or substance abuse Capacity: 40000 individuals served annually across 60 program sites statewide
Facility & Setting:Multidisciplinary program sites (60 locations across California including outpatient residential and community-based settings)
Clinical Services:Trauma-informed care mental health treatment and substance abuse interventions
Length of Stay:Varies by specific program track and setting (ranging from acute/short-term to ongoing outpatient support)
Skills & Transition:
- Strengths-based empowerment resilience building and long-term recovery/re-integration support
- Family support skill development advocacy and comprehensive community resources