Youth Peer Mentor | Impactful Support & Sign-On Bonus

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

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.