Youth Support Mentor

Institute for Health•Worcester, MA

10d•$56,000 - $58,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Support Mentor is a young adult with lived experience of long-term recovery from substance use, mental health conditions, and/or navigating challenges in education, child welfare, or legal systems. The Youth Support Mentor will provide brief intervention and counseling to at-risk youth by using iDECIDE drug education curriculum and Project Amp substance use prevention/mentorship program to participants.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, family therapy, substance abuse or related human service field.
Lived experience of long-term recovery from substance use, mental health conditions, and/or navigating challenges in education, child welfare, or legal systems.
Previous experience working with transition-age youth, young adults, families who are at risk of or impacted by SUDs/CODs.
Previous experience working in multi-cultural environments and organizations with community-based, non-profit organizations.
Ability to establish a relatable and approachable connection with adolescents.
Good organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural groups.
Self-starter with ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle.
Business Class Rider on Motor Vehicle Insurance, if transporting clients. (Reimbursable; required within one month of start of job).

Responsibilities

Complete training to provide iDECIDE and Project Amp curriculum to youth
Actively engage in outreach to increase awareness of prevention, intervention, and treatment services for youth facing substance use-related risks
Collaborate with youth, families, and community collaterals to enhance motivation and reduce barriers to program participation
Build rapport with enrolled youth and their families/caregivers (as appropriate)
Review and/or conduct assessments of needs, values, and strengths in full partnership with the enrolled youth and family
Identify and build relationships with partner agencies and community resources
Collaborate with local agencies and supports to connect youth with pro-social supports and opportunities
Participate in all required program/agency meetings, training, supervision, quality management and related activities
Work in collaboration with the Program Manager, youth team, and referral sources
Maintain all written reports and records (including electronic health records and required evaluation documentation) accurately and in a timely manner
Use cloud-based systems for communication with IHR’s site office, including shared calendars, timesheets, and supervisor check-ins.
Attend team and agency staff meetings.