Peer Mentor, Worcester, MA

Key Program, Inc.•Worcester, MA

3d•$25

About The Position

Key Program is seeking Peer Mentor in Worcester, MA, to work with youth ages 14-22 referred by the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF) for comprehensive community-based services.  Working in tandem with Key’s Outreach Caseworker, the Peer Mentor will provide services include supporting, coaching and training the youth in age-appropriate tasks that assist with developing the life skills necessary for independence and autonomy; and to foster the development of life-long relationships with community resources that can support and sustain them throughout their life. Join the Key Program and be part of an organization that values employees and promotes a positive work/life culture.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED orHiSETANDa minimumofthree (3) years of lived experience, preferably within the child welfare system.
Must be 21 years of age or older
Valid state driver’s license and legally registered and insured car for daily work use

Nice To Haves

Previousexperience working with children,adolescentsor transition ageyouth(ages 14-22), preferred.

Responsibilities

develops andidentifiesan anticipatedschedule for meeting with the youth at least one time per week and a timeline for goal completion.
provides therapeutic interventions in collaboration with Key’s Outreach Caseworkers while engaging the youth in various activities including social, recreational, athletic, creative, educational, vocational, and/or daily life-skills
engages with youth delivering services in a manner that respects their cultural,ethnicand individual differences;demonstratescultural humility, and sensitivity to gender identity.
structures age-appropriateactivitieswith the youthin order tocoach or teach one or more skillsidentifiedin the existing treatmentplan.
provides servicesin a professional manner ensuring privacy, safety,respectand clear role boundaries for the youth.
works collaboratively with members of the youths’ team (consisting of community-based providers, lifelong connections, and DCF social workers).
provides emergency supportto the youth when needed,in accordance withKey’s on-call system.
prepareswell writtensession notes and documentationaccording to guidelines andtimeframes.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage:  $24.50
Additional compensation is provided for bilingual skills, on-call rotation, and our generous employee referral bonus program.
Key offers Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Benefits covering over 90% of medical premiums and 70% for dental premiums with low deductibles and co-pays.
Tuitionassistanceis available for any degree or certification program.
Scholarshipopportunities are provided for clinical-related graduate programs.
Key is an internship placement site where employees can fulfill internship requirements forcollege credit.
Intensive training, professionaldevelopmentand opportunities for advancement.
3 weeks/vacation, 2 weeks/sick time, 3 days/personal, 3 days/bereavement and 12 paid holidays for Full-time staff.
Free, confidential employeeassistanceprogram for employees and adult household members for support with mental and physical health, financial, family, legal,parentingand other concerns.
Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel at a rate of $0.70/mile.
403(b) retirement savings account (tax-deferred).
Pre-tax childcare.