Young Adult Peer Mentor - IHBTC
Young Adult Peer Mentor - IHBTC
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Job Description
The Young Adult Peer Mentor provides oneonone mentorship and support to youth and young adults facing personal social or academic challenges impacted by their mental health. By sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice the mentor assists mentees in setting goals building selfconfidence and developing skills for personal growth. This role is key in helping young people navigate life transitions overcome obstacles and achieve their potential.
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth...
- Establish rapport with mentees to foster open supportive and confidential relationships.
- Assist mentees with navigating daily challenges including school family social relationships and career planning.
- Provide information about community resources mental health services educational programs and job opportunities as needed.
- Keep records of interactions and progress respecting confidentiality but ensuring accountability.
Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits BENEFITS BEGIN FIRST DAY OF WORK
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
- EyeMed Vision Benefits
- Employer Paid Life and LongTerm Disability Insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
- 35 Days Paid Time Off 15 Vacation Days 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
- Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
- Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Masters Degree
- Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
- Mileage Reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
- TwoWeek Orientation Training and Shadowing
- Weekly Group Supervision
- Weekly Individual Supervision
- Daily Mentoring and Support
- Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online SelfPaced CEU Trainings
- Opportunities for Certification in EvidenceBased Practices
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Test preferred
Personal lived experience with mental health
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias discrimination or harassment of any kind and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race ethnicity religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Bay State Community Services believes diversity inclusion and social justice are actions of integrity and respect and as such Bay State Community Services seeks to operationalize policies procedures and systems that support a talented and diverse workforce.
Employment Type
Part-Time
