Peer Mentor

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network • Arlington, MA

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About The Position

The Peer Mentor role is designed to support young adults facing mental health challenges by facilitating activity-based and support groups. This position emphasizes the importance of personal experience in managing mental health issues, providing hope, advocacy, and one-on-one support to help individuals develop coping skills and improve their social functioning. The role also involves contributing to systemic change through policy advocacy, making it a vital position in promoting mental health awareness and support.

Requirements

• Personal experience managing your own mental illness, trauma, and/or substance dependency.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable automobile.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Provide hope, information, advocacy, and one-on-one support to young adults managing their mental health challenges.
• Promote skill building in social functioning, symptom management, coping skills, and activities of daily living.
• Contribute to system change through policy advocacy.

Benefits

• Tuition, training & student loan reimbursement
• PTO Package: 3 Wellness Days, 9 Paid Holidays, Up to 3 weeks of vacation in your first year
• A learning environment with free training institute and CEU trainings
• Equity focused medical benefits
• Career development support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed