Inspiring Youth Peer Mentor | Flexible Hours & Growth

SilkRoad; Needham (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,642,000 - 33,440,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Friendly, inclusive environment

Job summary

Riverside Community Care seeks a Peer Mentor to provide strength-based, peer‑to‑peer education and support to youth across home, school, and community settings. You will use your recovery experience as a positive model while coordinating with the clinical team to implement each client’s service plan.

The role emphasizes outreach, advocacy, and guiding families through steps toward recovery, with flexible hours supporting 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health challenges to inspire youth.
• Ability to coordinate with clinical teams and adhere to service plans.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills for families.

Responsibilities

• Guide youth through treatment with outreach and peer support.
• Help clients access recovery resources and communities.
• Collaborate with the clinical team using personal recovery experience.

Skills

Peer support

Youth mentoring

Recovery experience

Outreach

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor Degree

Job description

Riverside Community Care seeks a Peer Mentor to provide strength-based, peer‑to‑peer education and support to youth across home, school, and community settings. You will use your recovery experience as a positive model while coordinating with the clinical team to implement each client’s service plan.

The role emphasizes outreach, advocacy, and guiding families through steps toward recovery, with flexible hours supporting 20 hours per week.