Peer Leader

Justice Resource Institute • Boston, MA

2d • $19 - $25 • 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 education, skills coaching, outreach, accompaniment, and connections to services and resources.

This is a part-time position for 10 to 15 hours per week. The work is in person at the Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts office and may also take place in community settings, including homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, and other locations. The hourly pay range is $19.00 to $25.00. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications.

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma.
• Experience as a young person and 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 to achieve them.
• Maintain a client caseload as determined by the supervisor.
• Help clients access mental health, social, employment, educational, and other services and supports related to their goals.
• Comply with treatment timelines and regulations for each phase of services.
• Work with individual clients and groups, 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 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 and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401(k) matching up to $800 per year and a pension after five years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition 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