Peer Mentor

NFI North, Inc.; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

EAPs

Pet Insurance

Home & Auto Insurance

Legal Plan

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

NFI Massachusetts Inc. is seeking a Peer Mentor for the Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) in Westborough, MA. This role uses lived experience to guide youth through recovery, providing hope and practical support in a challenging developmental setting.

Responsibilities include building relationships, leading groups, collaborating with staff, and advocating for youth within the program and community. Flexible hours and on-site engagement define this position.

Qualifications

• Must have received treatment services in a long-term residential setting as a youth.
• Stable recovery and able to relate to youth with similar experiences.
• High energy, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a team.
• Flexible hours including afternoons, evenings, or weekends.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license or state ID.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with youth, supporting them through challenges and recovery goals.
• Engage in one-on-one conversations and offer assistance during tough times.
• Serve as a role model, sharing your personal recovery journey to inspire hope.
• Participate in treatment teams, collaborating with staff and external agencies.
• Lead and facilitate treatment groups, supporting the youth’s personal growth.
• Act as a liaison between staff and youth to enhance mutual understanding.
• Advocate for youth, ensuring their voice is heard and respected within the program and community.

Skills

Lived experience

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Job description

NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non-profit leader in human services, is excited to announce an opportunity for a Peer Mentor at our Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) in Westborough, MA. This unique role is ideal for someone passionate about using their personal recovery journey to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth facing serious emotional and behavioral challenges. As a Peer Mentor, you’ll bring your lived experience as a former client of a long-term residential program and help guide youth on their path to recovery. Your story and insight can provide invaluable support, hope, and encouragement for the youth we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with youth, supporting them through challenges and recovery goals.
• Engage in one-on-one conversations and offer assistance during tough times.
• Serve as a role model, sharing your personal recovery journey to inspire hope.
• Participate in treatment teams, collaborating with staff and external agencies.
• Lead and facilitate treatment groups, supporting the youth’s personal growth.
• Act as a liaison between staff and youth to enhance mutual understanding.
• Advocate for youth, ensuring their voice is heard and respected within the program and community.

Qualifications

• Must have received treatment services in a long-term residential setting (e.g., IRTP, therapeutic residential programs) as a youth.
• Be stable and advanced enough in your recovery to work with youth who may share similar experiences.
• Possess high energy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well in a team.
• Available for flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings, or weekends.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license or state ID.

Hourly Rate

$22.50/hour

NFI Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation + 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Leave
• Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.

NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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