Youth Peer Specialist

The Youth Peer Specialist serves as a peer ally and mentor to children and youth receiving Wraparound services, drawing from lived experience in systems such as child welfare, behavioral health, and juvenile justice. This role focuses on providing emotional support, fostering trust, and advocating for the youth's voice and autonomy within a team-based, family-centered care model. The position requires building connections through empathy and active listening while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure culturally relevant and individualized support.