Young Adult Peer Mentor

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b)

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Young Adult Peer Mentor to engage with individuals served and facilitate their participation in the ASD Wraparound Service. The role aims to help individuals with serious mental illness achieve maximum potential while living in the community.

The position emphasizes empowerment, development of life, work, social skills, and self-esteem, requiring a strong commitment to mission-driven behavioral health care in Western Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of experience with transition age youth/adults preferred.
• Diagnosis of ASD and/or lived experience with mental illness or trauma preferred.
• Familiarity with community-based systems and teaching individuals involved with them is preferred.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license and reliable vehicle for all working hours.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals served and facilitate their participation in the ASD Wraparound Service.
• Empower individuals to develop self-worth, life and work skills, social skills, and self-esteem.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Social skills

Teamwork

Driver's license

Navigation of community systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Internet

Word processing

Email system

Job description

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