Adolescent Support Peer Mentor — Real Impact

Old Colony YMCA; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Colony YMCA in Fall River, MA is hiring a Peer Mentor for the Adolescent Therapeutic Day Services Program (Fall River/New Bedford locations). You will work with a team including the Program Director, Clinician, and Community Mentors to deliver structured, creative daily activities for youth referred by DMH.

Attendance at staff meetings and trainings is required, and you will model caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Lived experience or familiarity with behavioral health, and experience with child and family-serving organizations.
• High school diploma or equivalent, and enrollment in an Associates Degree program preferred.
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to walk, sit, stand during the work day, and assist with passenger support in vehicles during daily transports.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team with Program Director, Clinician, and Community Mentors to provide quality care and support to youth.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as an essential part of the role.
• Provide positive role modeling and demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Job description

Old Colony YMCA in Fall River, MA is hiring a Peer Mentor for the Adolescent Therapeutic Day Services Program (Fall River/New Bedford locations). You will work with a team including the Program Director, Clinician, and Community Mentors to deliver structured, creative daily activities for youth referred by DMH.

Attendance at staff meetings and trainings is required, and you will model caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.