Youth Support Mentor

ADP, Inc.; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) in Worcester, MA is seeking a Youth Support Mentor to provide brief intervention and counseling using iDECIDE and Project Amp curricula. You will work with at-risk youth, leveraging your lived recovery experience to support education, housing, and community connections.

This is a full-time, hybrid position reporting to the Program Manager. You will engage families and partner agencies, complete assessments, and maintain accurate records across

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, family therapy, substance abuse or related human service field.
• Lived recovery experience essential.
• Previous experience with transition-age youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide iDECIDE and Project Amp curriculum to youth after training.
• Engage in outreach to promote prevention, intervention, and treatment services for youth.
• Collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to reduce barriers to program participation.
• Build rapport with enrolled youth and families/caregivers.
• Review assessments of needs, values, and strengths in partnership with youth and family.
• Identify and build relationships with partner agencies and community resources.
• Collaborate with local agencies to connect youth with pro-social supports.
• Attend team and agency meetings and maintain required documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Adaptability

Cultural sensitivity

Problem solving

Education

Associate or BA in social work or related field

Job description

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Full Time Professional WORCESTER, MA, Worcester, MA, US

28 days ago Requisition ID: 1339

Salary Range: $56,000.00 To $58,000.00 Annually

Program/Department: Project YESS

Position Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time 40 hours/ week – Hybrid Position (remote and on-site)

Location: Worcester

Reports to: Program Manager

About IHR: The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) helps people heal, strengthen their relationships with loved ones, and thrive. We support people navigating complex and intersecting challenges: substance use, trauma, mental health and medical needs, isolation,poverty and housing instability,and child welfare and justice system involvement.Our services are rooted in compassionand livedexpertise—supporting people across all dimensions of identity and experience. We know that with hope, support, and meaningful connection to others, recovery and healing are possible for every person. At IHR, we are proud to offer an inclusive, recovery friendly, and supportive work environment. We welcome and value lived experience of recovery.

Summary Statement : The Youth Support Mentoris a young adult with lived experience of long-term recovery from substance use, mental health conditions, and/or navigating challenges in education, child welfare, or legal systems. The Youth Support Mentorwill provide brief intervention and counseling to at-risk youth by using iDECIDE drug education curriculum and Project Amp substance use prevention/mentorship program to participants.

Essential Functions:

• Complete training to provide iDECIDE and Project Amp curriculum to youth
• Actively engage in outreach to increase awareness of prevention, intervention, and treatment services for youth facing substance use-related risks
• Collaborate with youth, families, and community collaterals to enhance motivation and reduce barriers to program participation
• Build rapport with enrolled youth and their families/caregivers (as appropriate)
• Review and/or conduct assessments of needs, values, and strengths in full partnership with the enrolled youth and family
• Identify and build relationships with partner agencies and community resources
• Collaborate with local agencies and supports to connect youth with pro-social supports and opportunities
• Participate in all required program/agency meetings, training, supervision, quality management and related activities
• Work in collaboration with the Program Manager, youth team, and referral sources
• Maintain all written reports and records (including electronic health records and required evaluation documentation) accurately and in a timely manner
• Use cloud-based systems for communication with IHR’s site office, including shared calendars, timesheets, and supervisor check-ins.
• Attend team and agency staff meetings.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, family therapy, substance abuse or related human service field.
• Lived experience of long-term recovery from substance use, mental health conditions, and/or navigating challenges in education, child welfare, or legal systems .
• Previousexperience working with transition-age youth, young adults, families who are at risk of or impacted by SUDs/CODs.
• Previous experience working in multi-cultural environments and organizations with community-based, non-profit organizations .
• Ability to establish a relatable and approachable connection with adolescents.
• Good organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural groups.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.

Other Requirements: (If Applicable)

• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, good driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle. Travel between IHR work sites and training/community locations is required. Reimbursement for approved work-related travel is provided in accordance with the IHR's mileage reimbursement policy.
• Clear Communication
• Highly organized
• Strong Teamwork
• Problem Solving Skills
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Development and Continual Learning
• Value efforts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required

Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position include talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and using hands for activities such as grasping, handling, and reaching. These physical and mental demands are essential for the successful execution of job responsibilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.