Young Adult Peer Mentor

Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN); Springfield (MA); Presencial; USD 29 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Purpose-driven work

Professional growth

Supportive team culture

Stability & opportunity

Comprehensive benefits

Great Place to Work

Resumo da oferta

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) in Western Massachusetts is seeking a Young Adult Peer Mentor to join the ASD Wraparound Service. You will engage with individuals served, supporting their participation and empowerment to develop life, work, and social skills while living in the community.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, at least two years’ experience with transition age youth or adults, familiarity with internet, word processing and email, and a valid Massachusetts driver's

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years' experience with transition age youth/adults preferred.
• Experience navigating community-based systems preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Familiar with internet, word processing, and email systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Engage with individuals served and facilitate their participation in the ASD Wraparound Service.
• Support individuals to achieve maximum potential while living in the community.
• Help develop self-worth, life and work skills, social skills, and self-esteem.

Conhecimentos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Transition-age youth experience

Driver's license

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and was recognized by The Boston Globe as the 10th best employer in Massachusetts. We are also proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work. BHN is currently seeking a Young Adult Peer Mentor to join our Community Wraparound (IHBTC) program.

What We Offer

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity – Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work – Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You Will Do

The Young Adult Peer Mentor is responsible for engaging with individuals served and facilitating their participation in the ASD Wraparound Service. The overall goal is to help individuals who have a serious mental illness achieve their maximum potential while living in the community. The Young Adult Peer Mentor strives to empower individuals served to take control of their lives in order to develop self-worth, life and work skills, social skills, and self-esteem.

Who You Are

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with transition age youth/adults preferred. Diagnosis of ASD and/or lived experience with mental illness or trauma.
• Experience in navigating any of the community-based systems and teaching people who are involved with these systems preferred.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and reliable vehicle for all working hours required.
• Must have familiarity with internet, word processing and email system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

We Hire for HEART!

Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core values—Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—guide how we lead, serve, and support one another. If you’re ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary Range-$21.50-$25.00