Intensive Home-Based Youth Recovery Peer Mentor

The Brien Center; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brien Center is seeking a Peer Mentor in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to support youth in achieving a better quality of life through personal recovery stories and engagement.

Ideal candidates will have personal recovery experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to assist youth in making decisions related to their wellness. This position emphasizes modeling positive recovery practices and community resource knowledge.

Qualifications

• Individual with lived experience willing to share positive recovery story.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of personal recovery.
• Minimum of 1 year of sobriety for individuals with substance issues.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in care to achieve success and satisfaction.
• Promote person-centered self-determination and decision-making.
• Model wellness and recovery through personal stories.

Skills

Lived experience in recovery

Problem solving skills

Listening and communication skills

Knowledge of community resources

Job description

The Brien Center is seeking a Peer Mentor in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to support youth in achieving a better quality of life through personal recovery stories and engagement.

Ideal candidates will have personal recovery experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to assist youth in making decisions related to their wellness. This position emphasizes modeling positive recovery practices and community resource knowledge.