Peer Community Facilitator

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Discretionary bonuses

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) matches

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Peer Community Facilitator for the South East Recovery Learning Community (SERLC). This part-time role (5 hours/week) involves outreach into under-represented neighborhoods and leading a weekly peer support group in the southeast area of Boston.

Ideal candidates may have bilingual capacity and strong connections within Black/African American, Native American, Asian, Latine, Haitian Creole, LGBTQIA+ communities.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges.
• Experience facilitating groups or leading discussions.
• Certified Peer Specialist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer directly to the SERLC Program Director.
• Collaborate with SERLC Team for strategic outreach to under-represented communities.
• Document connections for monthly statistics.
• Maintain an email list for event notifications with permission.
• Attend quarterly events in the southeast in person.
• Adhere to BMC's RESPECT behavioral standards.

Skills

Group facilitation

Community outreach

Bilingual

Communication skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Social media understanding

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The South East Recovery Learning Community (SERLC) is looking for a Peer Community Facilitator to connect with and facilitate groups in various under-represented neighborhoods throughout the southeast area. This is a five hour per week job which involves outreach into the communities as well as a weekly peer support group. We are interested in candidates who may have bilingual capacity, connections, and roots in the following communities of the southeast: Black/African American Native American Asian Latine Portuguese Haitian Creole LGBTQIA+ Veteran Young Adults Position: Peer Community Facilitator Department: Research - Psychiatry Schedule: Part Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• The Peer Community Facilitator Will answer directly to the SERLC Program Director


• Will collaborate with SERLC Team (the SERLC Program Director, and the four Area Program Directors, APDs) to provide strategic planning for future outreach to under-represented communities


• Will document all connections by keeping count and reporting numbers for the monthly statistics for DMH


• Will maintain an ongoing list of email addresses for future emails of notification of events happening in the SERLC area, if given permission by the interested peer individual


• Will attend, in person, special quarterly events in the southeast as determined by the SERLC Program Director


• Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Certified Peer Specialists desired

EXPERIENCE:

Lived experience of mental health and/or substance misuse challenges preferred. Experience in group facilitation desired.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• General computer knowledge for documentation and connections


• Working knowledge and understanding of Social Media


• Connections with under-represented communities


• Ability to perform necessary outreach to new communities


• Bilingual Language preferred


• Experience facilitating groups preferred, training will be provided


• Empathy and ability to connect with diverse groups


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Compensation Range:

$16.35- $22.84

COMPENSATION BENEFITS

• medical


• dental


• vision


• pharmacy


• discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• 403(b) savings matches


• paid time off


• career advancement opportunities


• resources to support employee and family well-being

BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.

We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Background and COVID Requirements

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC’s Mission

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.