Survivor Mentor - North of Boston

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Bilingual language bonus

License & license renewal support

Health benefits

401K matching up to $800/yr

Job summary

My Life My Choice, a survivor-led program of Justice Resource Institute, seeks a Survivor Mentor to support adolescent mentees impacted by CSEC in Eastern Massachusetts. The role involves mentoring, collaboration with partners, documentation, and ongoing training.

Ideal candidates bring survivor experience, a High School Diploma, the ability to work nights/weekends, and a valid driver's license. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered after 90 days of employment and bilingual skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED or HiSET.
• Personal history as a survivor of commercial sexual exploitation.
• Minimum of five years of recovery from sexual exploitation.
• Massachusetts resident preferred north of Boston.
• Bilingual Spanish and English preferred.
• Ability to work some nights and/or weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to adolescent mentees in Eastern Massachusetts.
• Participate in comprehensive training to mentor adolescent mentees who have experienced exploitation.
• Collaborate to create tailored support services and placement plans.
• Work with external service providers, including law enforcement, to enhance safety.
• Document each mentee interaction consistently.
• Access training and professional development opportunities.
• Co-facilitate exploitation prevention groups for youth.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Night/weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's License

Tools

Documentation skills

Job description

My Life My Choice, a survivor-led program of the Justice Resource Institute working to end the commercial sexual exploitation of children is looking for a Survivor Mentor to become part of our team.

The commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is an egregious form of child abuse that constitutes any sexual activity with a minor for which something of value is given, exchanged, or promised. My Life My Choice is a survivor-led pioneer in the fight to end CSEC. We offer a continuum of survivor-led services including Survivor Mentoring, intensive case management, groupwork and mental health services; exploitation prevention solutions; and professional training and advocacy.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Sign-On Bonus: We offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment.

• Provide one-on-one support to adolescent mentees in Eastern Massachusetts.
• Participate in comprehensive training to effectively mentor adolescent mentees (regardless of gender) who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation.
• Collaborate with fellow My Life My Choice team members to create tailored support services, educational resources, and placement plans for each mentee.
• Work together with external service providers, including law enforcement, to enhance the safety of each mentee and facilitate prosecutions when appropriate.
• Document each interaction with your mentees consistently and thoroughly.
• Access training and professional development opportunities to thrive as a survivor leader.
• Have the chance to co-facilitate exploitation prevention groups for youth.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED or HiSET credentials.
• Personal history as a survivor of commercial sexual exploitation as a child, adolescent or young adult. This may include exploitation through online platforms (i.e. Only Fans, social media platforms, webcamming, etc.), forced migration, prostitution, stripping, pornography, or commercial exchange of explicit images.
• A minimum of five years of recovery from sexual exploitation (having exited the commercial sex industry).
• Applicant residing in a Massachusetts community north of Boston preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred, but not required.
• A positive mindset and belief in the possibility of recovery from commercial sexual exploitation.
• Ability to work some nights and/or weekends is required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

My Life My Choice is a Program of Justice Resource Institute (JRI). At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer

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