Young Adult Peer Mentor
About The Position
The Young Adult Peer Mentor (YAPM) is an integral member of the interdisciplinary Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) team within the Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC). MCI provides crisis and behavioral health assessment, intervention, and stabilization services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round, for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Its mission is to respond rapidly, assess effectively, and provide treatment that promotes recovery, ensures safety, and stabilizes the crisis so individuals can receive appropriate community services or, when medically necessary, inpatient or 24-hour diversionary care. The YAPM provides strength-based education, coaching, modeling, guidance, and support to youth and young adults from a peer perspective. Drawing on lived experience with behavioral health challenges during youth and young adulthood, the mentor supports individuals in a variety of settings, including community-based locations. The position shares relevant personal experience when appropriate to inspire hope, motivation, and engagement, and provides peer support and advocacy through crisis intervention and follow-up. The mentor coordinates with the interdisciplinary team and uses recovery experience to serve as a positive model and support individuals in their own recovery. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position working Tuesday through Saturday, either 11 a.m.–7 p.m. or 12 p.m.–8 p.m. The rate is $22.94 per hour, with an additional $1 for CPS and an additional $2 for CARC.
Requirements
- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle.
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of lived experience with behavioral health and/or substance use challenges during youth and/or young adulthood.
- Experience as a recipient of behavioral health services.
- One year of experience working with the target population as a Young Adult Peer Mentor or in a closely related role.
- Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or complete CPS training to obtain certification as a Peer Specialist within one year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide strength-based education, coaching, modeling, guidance, and peer support to youth and young adults.
- Draw on lived experience with behavioral health challenges during youth and young adulthood to support individuals in a variety of settings, including community-based locations.
- Share personal experiences related to behavioral health challenges and interactions with the behavioral health system when appropriate, to inspire hope, motivation, and engagement.
- Provide peer support and advocacy through the crisis intervention and follow-up process, tailoring the approach to each individual's needs and goals.
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and use recovery experience to serve as a positive model and support individuals in their recovery process.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Twelve paid holidays
- Vacation, personal, and sick time accruals; vacation accrual increases with tenure
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan and Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee referral bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
