Young Adult Peer Mentor

Justice Resource Institute•Yarmouth, MA

6d•$20 - $23

About The Position

JRI’s Flexible Support Services (FSS) program, under contract with the Department of Mental Health (DMH), supports children and young adults through age 22 who have mental health diagnoses. The program helps youth and families have their voices heard, build knowledge about systems, strengthen relationships and family dynamics, access advocacy and validation, and challenge negative stereotypes. Staff help clients improve functioning at home and in the community and avoid potential hospitalizations. The Young Adult Peer Mentor uses personal lived experience to support clients’ growth and works alongside clinicians, Family Partners, and Therapeutic Support Specialists to provide culturally competent, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment. The role also collaborates with DMH staff to help clients navigate the state system. JRI provides training for the position.

Requirements

Personal experience living with and recovering from mental health needs, substance use, and/or traumatic life concerns that caused challenges in one or more areas of life.
Two years of experience as a Young Adult Peer Mentor, or successful completion of an advanced peer-to-peer training program such as Certified Peer Specialist training.
High school diploma.
Ability to express ideas clearly in written and oral communication.
At least 21 years old.
Access to a reliable, insured vehicle and an active driver’s license.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
Fluency in a second language other than English, with the ability to use it to serve clients (eligible for a bilingual bonus).

Responsibilities

Use personal experience to support clients’ growth and help them connect with and learn from the mentor’s experience.
Work alongside clinicians, Family Partners, and Therapeutic Support Specialists in providing culturally competent, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment.
Collaborate with Department of Mental Health staff to help clients navigate the state system.
Support youth and families through psychoeducation, system-related education, relationship and family-dynamics support, advocacy, validation, and challenging negative stereotypes.
Help clients improve their functioning at home and in the community to avoid potential hospitalizations.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus paid in full after 90 days of employment.
$2,000 bilingual bonus for qualifying new hires who speak a second language fluently and use it to serve clients.
Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
Blue Cross medical benefits.
Delta Dental benefits.
401(k) match up to $800 per year.
Pension after five years of employment.
Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year.
Discounted tuition rates at select partner colleges and universities.
Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Up to 19 days of paid time off in the first year for full-time employees.
Professional development opportunities.