Youth Peer Support Specialist
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Job Title:
Youth Partner/Peer Support SpecialistDivision/Program:
Star View Teammates - High Fidelity WraparoundStarting Compensation:
21.33 - 22.43 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Torrance, CAWorking 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: Personal experience 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 required within one (1) year of hire
Valid California Driver's License and 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 youth’s lived experience is recognized, 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: 40,000+ 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
Learn more about SBHG at:
For Additional Information:
Jerevilla@starsinc.com