Youth Crisis Center Peer Support Specialist - PT

DescriptionYouth Crisis Center Peer Support SpecialistLocation: Nampa, Idaho( On-site)Employment Type: PTSalary: $18–$19/hourDate Posted: 4/13/26About The RoleClarvidais seeking Youth Peer Support Specialists to support young people experiencing a behavioral health crisis at our Youth Behavioral Health Community Crisis Center. Youth in crisis require focused attention, skilled intervention, and compassionate guidance.In this role, you will use your lived experience to promote recovery, resiliency, self-advocacy, and empowerment. You will help youth understand their role in accessing services, become informed consumers of their care, and navigate the crisis center environment. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will use crisis-intervention skills to help de-escalate, stabilize, and support youth through immediate behavioral health needs.Not Yet Certified?If you are not yet certified as a Youth Peer Support Specialist through the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, you may still apply. If you meet state requirements and are interested in becoming certified, please include a cover letter expressing your interest.Clarvidamayassistwith certification costs afterhire.ResponsibilitiesProvide peer-based support to youth experiencing behavioral health crisesUse your lived experience to model recovery, resilience, and empowermentHelp youth understand available services and how to self-advocateSupport youth in becoming informed participants in their treatmentAssist in crisis de-escalation and stabilizationContribute to a collaborative, trauma-informed crisis environmentMaintain documentation and communicate with the interdisciplinary teamRequired QualificationsIdaho Peer Support Specialist Certificate (or willingness to become certified)Ability to obtain Optum Idaho Youth Peer Support EndorsementHigh School Diploma or GEDAbility to pass background checks, including Enhanced Fingerprinting with ID DHWCompensation & Benefits$18–$19/hourPRN- approximately 5+ hours a weekPRN stipend for every three shifts covered within a 60-day periodDay, swing, and overnight shifts offeredOvernight pay differentialConsistent hoursStability and growth opportunities within a national organizationFull-Time EmployeesPaid vacation days (increase with tenure)Separate sick leave that rolls over each yearUp to 10 paid holidays*Medical, dental, and vision insurance optionsEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth, dependent, and transportation FSA optionsEmployee, spouse, and dependent basic & optional life insuranceAll Employees401(k)Pet insuranceDailyPay– access your earnings instantlySoFi at Work student loan refinancingNext Steps Financial Wellness tools & webinarsVerizon & Dell discountsPerks @Clarvida– national discounts on travel, shopping, and entertainmentTraining, development, and CEUsAdvancement opportunities asClarvidacontinues to growBenefitavailability may vary by state/county. Work LocationOn-site in IdahoEmployment TypePRNHow To ApplyIfyou’reready to use your lived experience to support youth during times of crisis, we encourage you to apply.Click “Apply Now” to joinClarvida’sYouth Crisis Center team.Application Deadline:Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.Learn more:www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-valuesSeeadditionalopenings:www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvidaEqual Opportunity EmployerClarvidais an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.Keywordsyouth peer support Idaho, youth crisis center jobs, youth behavioral health peer specialist, crisis peer support Idaho, Clarvida careers