Copper Country Mental Health Services is hiring a part-time Youth Peer Support Specialist in Houghton, Michigan.

If you are a young adult who has personally received mental health services as a youth and want to use that experience to help others, this could be a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference.

In this position you will support youth with serious emotional disturbances who are receiving services in the behavioral health system. This is more than a job. It is a chance to connect with young people in a way that only someone with lived experience can—by building trust, offering encouragement, and helping them see that progress is possible.

WHAT WE OFFER.

• $18.12 – $20.25 per hour.
• PLUS $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Part-time schedule of up to 20 hours per week and will be based on client needs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO.

• Build supportive, encouraging relationships with youth receiving behavioral health services.
• Meet with youth individually and in group settings.
• Help youth work toward personal goals in ways that feel real, relatable, and achievable.
• Use your own lived experience in a thoughtful, professional way to offer hope and connection.
• Support treatment goals through shared activities, mentoring, and peer-based encouragement.
• Work as a key member of the treatment team to help youth stay engaged and moving forward.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ELIGIBLE.

• Must be 18 through 26 years old.
• Lived experience receiving behavioral health support as a youth and the ability to use that experience to support others.
• Have a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Be able to pass all required background checks.

ARE YOU READY to use your lived experience to support youth in a meaningful way? Take the next step and apply online at ccmh.hirescore.com

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Copper Country Mental Health Services is a respected and forward-thinking community mental health center serving four counties—Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon. CCMH is committed to providing high-quality care and support to individuals and families in need, and we’re looking for talented individuals like you to help us fulfill our mission. CCMH is an equal opportunity employer.