Youth Crisis Center Peer Support Specialist - PRN

Youth Crisis Center Peer Support Specialist 
Location: Nampa, Idaho( On-site) 
Employment Type: PRN 
Salary: $18–$19/hour 
Date Posted: 05/08/2026

 

About the Role 

Clarvida is 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. Clarvida may assist with certification costs after hire. 

Responsibilities 

Provide peer-based support to youth experiencing behavioral health crises 
Use your lived experience to model recovery, resilience, and empowerment 
Help youth understand available services and how to self-advocate 
Support youth in becoming informed participants in their treatment 
Assist in crisis de-escalation and stabilization 
Contribute to a collaborative, trauma-informed crisis environment 
Maintain documentation and communicate with the interdisciplinary team 

Required Qualifications 

Idaho Peer Support Specialist Certificate (or willingness to become certified) 
Ability to obtain Optum Idaho Youth Peer Support Endorsement 
High School Diploma or GED 
Ability to pass background checks, including Enhanced Fingerprinting with ID DHW 

Compensation & Benefits 

$18–$19/hour 

PRN- approximately 5+ hours a week
PRN stipend for every three shifts covered within a 60-day period

Day, swing, and overnight shifts offered  

Overnight pay differential 
Consistent hours 
Stability and growth opportunities within a national organization 

Full-Time Employees 

Paid vacation days (increase with tenure) 
Separate sick leave that rolls over each year 
Up to 10 paid holidays* 
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options 
Employee Assistance Program 
Health, dependent, and transportation FSA options 
Employee, spouse, and dependent basic & optional life insurance 

All Employees 

  401(k) 
Pet insurance 
 DailyPay – access your earnings instantly 
SoFi at Work student loan refinancing 
Next Steps Financial Wellness tools & webinars 
Verizon & Dell discounts 
Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on travel, shopping, and entertainment 
Training, development, and CEUs 
Advancement opportunities as Clarvida continues to grow 

*Benefit availability may vary by state/county. 

Work Location 

On-site in Idaho 

Employment Type 

PRN

How to Apply 

If you’re ready to use your lived experience to support youth during times of crisis, we encourage you to apply. Click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida’s Youth 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-values 
See additional openings: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Clarvida is 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. 

Keywords 

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