Peer Leader

Justice Resource Institute • Jamaica Plain, MA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

JRI’s Boston GLASS program provides a continuum of services to LGBTQIA+ youth of color and their allies in the Greater Boston and Greater Framingham areas. The program also provides education and consultation to other providers and community organizations. The Peer Leader supports clients in achieving their goals through population-specific education, skills coaching, outreach, accompaniment, and connections to resources and services. Services may be provided in the office or in community settings. This is a part-time, in-person position based at JRI’s Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts office, scheduled for 10 to 15 hours per week. The pay range is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications.

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma.
• Experience as a young person with knowledge of the population served.
• Ability to take initiative, direct multidisciplinary teams, and advocate for clients.
• Ability to work alone in an unsupervised environment.
• Availability to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as necessary.
• Daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle and an active driver’s license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Provide population-specific education, skills coaching, outreach, and accompaniment to individuals.
• Connect with medically underserved individuals through outreach and provide education, accompaniment, and resources.
• Work with clients to identify personal goals and action steps toward achieving them.
• Maintain a caseload of clients as determined by the supervisor.
• Help clients access mental health, social services, employment, educational services, and other supports identified through their goals.
• Comply with treatment timelines and regulations for each phase of services.
• Work with individuals and groups of clients based on program and client needs.
• Participate in intake and discharge processes as assigned by program leadership.
• Provide services in the office and in community settings, such as homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, and other locations, as directed by program leadership and the supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently and use it to serve clients.
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
• Blue Cross medical benefits and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401(k) matching up to $800 per year and a pension after five years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at select partner colleges and universities.
• Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off of up to 19 days in the first year for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED