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Youth Peer Support Specialist

Stars Behavioral Health Group·Torrance, California

$21 - $22/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

The Youth Partner serves as a peer ally and mentor to children and youth receiving Wraparound services. They provide emotional support, advocate for the youth's voice, and model resilience based on their own lived experience in social systems.

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters.

We're 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: 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: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For

Additional Information

Jerevilla@starsinc.com

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and personal experience as a consumer in child welfare, probation, or mental health systems. A valid California driver's license and Peer Support Specialist Certification are also required.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Advocacy
  • Mentoring
  • Empowerment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Crisis intervention
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Behavioral health support
  • Peer support
  • Resilience building
  • Community resource navigation
  • Wraparound services

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$21 - $22/hr
Location
Torrance, California
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Stars Behavioral Health Group

Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) provides high-quality mental health and social services across California, achieving proven, impactful results. SBHG is dedicated to helping individuals overcome significant challenges and grow through change. What Stars Behavioral Health...

Salary listed on 59 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.

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