Recovery Youth Leader (Recovery Learning Center)

Vinfen • Quincy, MA

5d • $18

About The Position

As a Recovery Youth Leader (Young Adult Peer Specialist), you will help address
the needs and goals of the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) population by
participating in TAY seminars, trainings and events. The Recovery Youth Leader
will facilitate events and programs of the Recovery Learning Center that will
foster a warm and welcoming environment. The Recovery Youth Leader will also
communicate, represent, and promote the Youth Peer movement within the RLC and
facilitate Peer-run groups.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits,
career growth and job security!

Requirements

• Applicant must be of transitional between ages 21-25.
• Current or previous experience as a recipient of mental health services required.
• Basic familiarity inclusive of ability to enter and access data/information.
• Excellent interpersonalskills to instill confidence and to advocate for SERLC participants.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range ofsocial, racial, and ethnic populations.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• CPR is required within two weeks of hire
• First Aid is required within two weeks of hire
• CPSS is required
• Other trainings, as assigned

Nice To Haves

• Associated or Bachelor's degree in Human Services is preferred.
• Certification as Peer Specialist (CPS) in state of service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participating in TAY seminars, trainings and events
• Facilitate events and programs of the Recovery Learning Center
• Foster a warm and welcoming environment
• Communicate, represent, and promote the Youth Peer movement within the RLC
• Facilitate Peer-run groups

Benefits

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits and perks!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED