Peer Mentor - TAG Program

Old Colony YMCA • Brockton, MA

5d

About The Position

The Peer Mentor shares the responsibility for ensuring that our Young Adults receive professional, safe care in a well-maintained and secure environment. In this function the Peer Mentor shares the responsibility to ensure that YMCA, DCF/DMH and DEEC policies are applied. The Peer Mentor will utilize their experiences, communication skills, knowledge of treatment systems and motivational and encouragement skills to support our Young Adults. The Peer Mentor will provide our Young Adults with a positive role model, work to enhance the self-worth of our Young Adults and assist our Young Adults with their efforts at reaching their full potential. The Peer Mentor will contribute to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in his/her job and cooperation with their co-workers. The Peer Mentor will reflect and display the Old Colony Y values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Requirements

• High School diploma or the equivalent
• Experience within Social Services.

Nice To Haves

• Work related experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Human Services (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Young Adults receive professional, safe care in a well-maintained and secure environment.
• Ensure that YMCA, DCF/DMH and DEEC policies are applied.
• Utilize experiences, communication skills, knowledge of treatment systems and motivational and encouragement skills to support Young Adults.
• Provide Young Adults with a positive role model.
• Enhance the self-worth of Young Adults.
• Assist Young Adults with their efforts at reaching their full potential.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in his/her job and cooperation with their co-workers.
• Reflect and display the Old Colony Y values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED