Peer Mentor

Children's Hospital Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles seeks a Peer Mentor to support adolescent and young adult patients, helping them gain self-advocacy and manage healthcare needs. The role connects patients with CHLA and community resources and serves as a bridge among patients, families, and CHLA teams.

Scheduled per diem with afternoon shifts, some weekends, and department-flex hours. High school diploma required; Spanish bilingual ability preferred to communicate with diverse families.

Qualifications

• Experience as a patient in a children's hospital setting.
• Spanish language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to adolescent and young adult patients to foster self-advocacy and self-efficacy.
• Facilitate access to CHLA and community resources for patients and families.
• Act as a facilitator between patients, families, and their representatives across CHLA.

Skills

Experience as patient at a children's

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Peer Mentor

Locations: Los Angeles, California

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical

Position Type: Per Diem

Shift: Afternoons, Variable, Weekends

Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children's Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

Schedule: Per-diem, 4pm on Tuesdays; mornings on Saturdays. Other hours flexibly scheduled per department needs.

Position Summary

The Peer Mentor for CHAT provides peer support to adolescent and young adult patients to help them gain self-advocacy and self-efficacy skills as well as skills to manage their health care needs. Facilitate and support access to CHLA and community resources to patients and families. Serve as a facilitator between patients, families, and their representatives across the enterprise.

CHAT is accountable for implementing an institution-wide system for healthcare transition while patients are at CHLA and for transfer of care from CHLA to adult providers.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Experience as a patient in a children's hospital setting.
• Bilingual language capacity (Spanish) preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Pay Scale Information

$23.50-$23.50

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world. As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children's Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.