Young Adult Peer Mentor

Riverside Community Care; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental & vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

12 paid holidays

Vacation/personal/sick time

403(b) with employer match

Referral bonus program

YMCA membership discount

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is hiring a Young Adult Peer Mentor (MCI) in Milford to provide peer-led crisis intervention support and recovery-oriented guidance to youth and young adults. You will draw on lived experience, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help navigate community resources during and after crises.

The role requires CPS certification or within 1 year of hire, plus 3+ years of lived experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 3 years lived experience with behavioral health and/or substance use challenges during youth/young adulthood.
• Experience as a recipient of behavioral health services.
• One year experience working with target population as a YAPM or closely related role.
• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or complete CPS training to obtain certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide strength-based education, coaching, modeling, guidance, and support to youth and young adults from a peer perspective.
• Draw on lived experience to support individuals in various settings, including community-based locations.
• Share personal experiences to inspire hope, motivation, and engagement.
• Provide peer support and advocacy through crisis intervention and follow-up.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support individuals in recovery.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills (MS Word/

Valid driver’s license & safe driving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Young Adult Peer Mentor (MCI)- Milford

We make a difference - in your community and in your career!

The Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) program provides crisis and behavioral health assessment, intervention, and stabilization services 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and 365 days per year (24/7/365) for individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

The mission of MCI is to respond rapidly, assess effectively, and deliver a course of treatment intended to promote recovery, ensure safety, and stabilize the crisis in a manner that allows the person served to receive appropriate services in the community, or if medically necessary, in an inpatient or 24-hour diversionary level of care.

The Young Adult Peer Mentor (YAPM) is an integral member of the interdisciplinary Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) component of the larger Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC).

The Young Adult Peer Mentor will:

• provide strength-based education, coaching, modeling, guidance, and support to youth and young adults from a peer perspective
• draw on their lived experience with behavioral health challenges during their own youth and young adulthood to provide support to individuals served in a variety of settings, including community-based locations
• provide specialized expertise drawn from their lived experience, and when appropriate, shares personal experiences related to their own behavioral health challenges and interactions with the behavioral health system to inspire hope, motivation, and engagement among the individuals they support
• provide peer support and advocacy while supporting youth and young adults through the crisis intervention and follow-up process, with an approach tailored to the individual’s needs and goals
• work in coordination with the interdisciplinary team and draw on their recovery experience to serve as a positive model and support individuals in their own recovery process

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours

• Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. or 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Rate

$22.94/hour

• additional $1 with CPS
• additional $2 with CARC

Why you'll Love Riverside

We make a true difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts - both medical and dependent care
• Twelve paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring.
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee

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Required Skills

• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record and regular access to a reliable vehicle

Required Experience

• High School Degree/GED required; Bachelors preferred
• At least 3 years lived experience with behavioral health and/or substance use challenges during youth and/or young adulthood
• Experience as a recipient of behavioral health services
• One year experience working with target population as a YAPM or closely related role
• Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or complete CPS training to obtain certification as a Peer Specialist within 1 year of hire

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.

Qualifications

• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record and regular access to a reliable vehicle