Young Adult Peer Mentor

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Yarmouth (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Bilingual bonus

Professional development funds

Medical & dental benefits

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Pension after 5 years

Paid time off

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute Inc. is hiring a Young Adult Peer Mentor to support youth and families under the DMH contract through the Flexible Support Services program.

You will work with clinicians and support staff to empower clients, advocate for their needs, and facilitate recovery in home and community settings. Requirements include personal lived experience with mental health challenges, 2+ years of peer mentoring or related training, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must have personal experience living with and recovering from mental health needs or related life challenges.
• Two years of experience as a Young Adult Peer Mentor or completion of an advanced peer-to-peer training program.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor degree in a human services field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in home and community settings to improve functioning.
• Collaborate with Clinicians, Family Partners, and Therapeutic Support Specialists to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based care.
• Assist clients in navigating the DMH state system and accessing needed services.

Skills

Peer mentoring experience

Written communication

Oral communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor degree preferred (Human Services)

Job description

Do you want to join a passionate team helping youth working with DMH to meet their goal?

Do you want to achieve professional growth and success working alongside strong colleagues that share your passion?

Do you want to work for an agency that supports your growth as much as client growth?

Then JRI is looking for you!!

We are offering a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus paid out in full after 90 days of employment for this position!

Who we are looking for:

Are you the Young Adult Peer Mentor we have been looking for? JRI's Flexible Support Services (FSS) program under the Department of Mental Health (DMH) contract aims to help youth and families by allowing for their voice to be heard, empowering them through psychoeducation and education related to systems, enhancing relationships and family dynamics, advocacy, validation, and breaking negative stereotypes. Serving children and young adults through age 22 who present with mental health diagnoses, our staff support clients in improving their functioning within the home and community to avoid potential hospitalizations.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $23.00 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.

JRI provides the training so that:

• YOU will utilize the wisdom of your experiences to support the growth of clients in ways that others can positively connect and learn from.
• YOU will work alongside Clinicians, Family Partners, and Therapeutic Support Specialists to support the provision of culturally competent, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment.
• YOU will work collaboratively with DMH- Department of Mental Health staff, helping your clients navigate the state system.

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:

• Applicants must be a young adult who has personal experience living with and recovering from mental health needs, substance use, and/or traumatic life concerns which caused challenges in one or more areas of life.
• Applicants must have 2 years of experience as a Young Adult Peer Mentor, or have successfully completed an advanced peer to peer training program (such as Certified Peer Specialist training).
• Applicants must have a High School Diploma. Applicants with a Bachelor degree in a human services field are preferred.
• Applicant must be able to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Applicants must have access to reliable, insured vehicle and active driver's license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

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

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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