Youth Mental Health Peer Mentor (Lived Experience)

Wayside Youth; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network in Milford, MA seeks a Peer Mentor to support young adults navigating mental health challenges. The role is part-time (20 hours/week) with a pay range of $20.50–$24.00 per hour plus a sign-on bonus.

Training and supervision are provided within a team-focused culture. Responsibilities include meeting youth in their homes or community, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, sharing your recovery story to inspire hope, and promoting life-skills

Qualifications

• Lived experience managing your own mental health, emotional health and/or trauma.
• Willingness to share your recovery story in peer support.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Willing to work in community/home settings as part of a MDT.
• Training will be provided in relevant evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Meet with individual youth in the youth's home or in the community.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Use your story to provide hope, information, advocacy and one-on-one support.
• Promote skill building in social functioning, symptom management, coping skills and ADLs.
• Contribute to system change through policy advocacy.

Skills

Lived experience

Strong communication

Risk assessment

Flexibility

Boundaries

Job description

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network in Milford, MA seeks a Peer Mentor to support young adults navigating mental health challenges. The role is part-time (20 hours/week) with a pay range of $20.50–$24.00 per hour plus a sign-on bonus.

Training and supervision are provided within a team-focused culture. Responsibilities include meeting youth in their homes or community, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, sharing your recovery story to inspire hope, and promoting life-skills