AARS Youth SUDS - Peer Mentor

1340 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95122, USA; California, San Jose (MO, CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dedicated Peer Mentor to support youth in outpatient substance use treatment. This role involves coordinating services, engaging with clients, and providing essential support to foster recovery. Ideal candidates will have lived experience similar to the target population, enabling them to connect authentically with clients. Enjoy a robust benefits package, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. Join a compassionate team committed to transforming lives through integrated care.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

15 paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Retirement plans

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Lived experience relevant to substance use treatment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison to clients and assist in resource connection.
• Organize recreational activities and support clients in treatment.

Skills

Engagement with criminal justice populations

Data entry and data integrity

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description for Peer Mentor at Asian American Recovery Services (AARS)

Location: 1340 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95122, USA

Application Date: Friday, April 4, 2025

HealthRIGHT 360 provides hope, builds health, and changes lives by offering comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care, including primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment. Our Outpatient services focus on mental health and substance use disorders, providing treatment and skills groups alongside community resources.

Outpatient programs deliver trauma-informed care aimed at reducing the impacts of substance use. Participants collaborate with counselors to develop personalized, strengths-based treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals. Services include individual and group therapy, case management, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, and social support connections.

Benefits and Perks:

• Robust benefits package including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more
• Eligibility for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work alongside compassionate, mission-driven colleagues and make a meaningful difference daily

Asian American Recovery Services (AARS) offers individualized support sessions targeting substance abuse and anger management/conflict resolution, utilizing cognitive-behavioral approaches and the Seven Challenges treatment model for youth in Juvenile Hall requiring ongoing substance abuse treatment.

The Peer Mentor, employed by AARS, a program of HealthRIGHT 360, delivers and coordinates services for youth referred by the Santa Clara County Department of Behavioral Health Services. We seek dedicated, client-centered, full-time Peer Mentors passionate about serving clients in outpatient substance use disorder treatment. Hours are Monday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

The Peer Mentor should have lived experience similar to the target population, such as being an ex-offender or having a substance use history. Responsibilities include acting as a liaison to clients, assisting in resource connection, organizing recreational activities and family nights, supporting clients throughout their treatment, and linking clients to peer support and community resources to foster recovery and responsible friendships.

Education and Skills:

• High school diploma and GED
• Lived experience comparable to the target population

Required Skills:

• Ability to engage and motivate populations involved with the criminal justice system
• Proficiency in data entry and maintaining data integrity
• Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and reliability
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• Problem-solving and action-oriented mindset
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability
• Follow-through and initiative
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm and willingness to assist as needed
• Effective communication across organizational levels, including with leadership and partners
• Adaptability to changing project scopes while maintaining focus
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including at least one late day (until 8 PM)
• Willingness to pursue State Peer Mentor certification

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.