Duties and Responsibilities:
Working with the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Team, the Peer Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert in peer models and youth empowerment. The individual must work well with young people and provide peer-to- peer services, encouragement, planning and support. The individual will partner with schools, youth serving agencies and community partners to champion a healthy life and stable career pathway for younger adults aged 18-25. This position will be remote but must be able to drive to locations in the Cabell County community.

• Work collaboratively with schools, social services, local youth serving organizations to engage youth in the Leve/Up program to increase positive health and career outcomes
• Provide peer to peer services to support plan development and program success
• Connect with program participants as necessary to encourage participation in educational and life skills courses for plan completion
• Participate in all TAY Team meetings, trainings, and conferences as an active member of the team
• And other duties as assigned to meet the project/grant goals and deliverable.

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