Salary Range: $32,500 – $37,500
Location: Flexible within Pathways' 10-county service area
The Youth Treatment Coordinator (YTC) is responsible for promoting awareness, prevention, early intervention, and recovery support related to youth and young adult substance use and co-occurring mental health needs. This position focuses on community outreach, education, peer support, and coordination of evidence-based services for youth and families. The YTC will work collaboratively with internal teams, community partners, and service providers to strengthen and sustain a continuum of care for youth experiencing or at risk for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
The successful candidate must have lived experience with a substance use disorder and be eligible to obtain Kentucky Registered Alcohol and Drug (RAD) certification within the required timeframe.
- Provide community outreach and education to increase awareness of youth substance use, recovery resources, screening tools, and available services.
- Conduct presentations and educational sessions for schools, community groups, and service organizations.
- Utilize lived experience to provide hope, encouragement, advocacy, and peer support to youth and families navigating substance use recovery.
- Support the development and implementation of evidence-based, developmentally appropriate prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.
- Collaborate with internal programs, schools, healthcare providers, and community partners to coordinate referrals and continuity of care.
- Participate in community coalitions and task forces focused on youth behavioral health and substance use prevention.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and program data in accordance with agency and funding requirements.
- Adhere to all Pathways policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and ethical guidelines.
- Travel throughout the Pathways service area as needed.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Lived experience with a substance use disorder and sustained recovery required.
- Must be eligible to obtain Kentucky Registered Alcohol and Drug (RAD) certification within the required timeframe.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth or young adults in human services, behavioral health, substance use treatment, peer support, or a related field preferred.
- Experience providing peer support, mentoring, advocacy, or recovery services is preferred.
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, youth development, and behavioral health services.
- Ability to use lived experience in a professional, recovery-oriented manner to engage and support individuals and families.
- Strong communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with schools, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and travel throughout the service area.
This is a full time position
