Peer Mentor

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network•Methuen, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for creative and empathic Peer Support Specialists with personal "lived" experience in the behavioral health system. We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics. This role involves facilitating activity-based and support groups for young adults with mental health concerns, using your personal story and experience to provide hope, information, advocacy, and one-on-one support to young adults learning to manage their mental health challenges. You will also promote skill-building in social functioning, symptom management, coping skills, and activities of daily living, and contribute to system change through policy advocacy.

Requirements

Lived experience managing your own mental health, emotional health and/or trauma resulting in significant life disruption.
Wiliness to share your recovery story in the context of peer support.
Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Talent connecting with people.
Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
Ability to assess and manage risk.
Flexibility and creative thinking with an ability to adapt.
Strong boundaries.

Responsibilities

Facilitate activity based and support groups for young adults with mental health concerns.
Use your story and experience to provide hope, information, advocacy and one on one support to young adults learning to manage their mental health challenges.
Promote skill building in the life domains of: social functioning, symptom management, coping skills and activities of daily living.
Contribute to system change through policy advocacy.