Young Adult Peer Mentor

Justice Resource Institute • Yarmouth Port, MA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

JRI's Flexible Support Services program aims to help youth and families by allowing for their voice to be heard, empowering them through psychoeducation and education related to systems, enhancing relationships and family dynamics, advocacy, validation, and breaking negative stereotypes. Serving children and young adults through age 22 who present with mental health diagnoses, our staff support clients in improving their functioning within the home and community to avoid potential hospitalizations. The training provided will enable the employee to utilize their lived experiences to support client growth, work alongside Clinicians, Family Partners, and Therapeutic Support Specialists to provide culturally competent, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment, and collaborate with DMH- Department of Mental Health staff to help clients navigate the state system.

Requirements

• Must be a young adult who has personal experience living with and recovering from mental health needs, substance use, and/or traumatic life concerns which caused challenges in one or more areas of life.
• Must have 2 years of experience as a Young Adult Peer Mentor, or have successfully completed an advanced peer to peer training program (such as Certified Peer Specialist training).
• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have access to reliable, insured vehicle and active driver’s license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.
• Must be able to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with a Bachelor degree in a human services field are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the wisdom of your experiences to support the growth of clients in ways that others can positively connect and learn from.
• Work alongside Clinicians, Family Partners, and Therapeutic Support Specialists to support the provision of culturally competent, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment.
• Work collaboratively with DMH- Department of Mental Health staff, helping your clients navigate the state system.

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign-on Bonus paid out in full after 90 days of employment
• $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

What This Job Offers

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