Survivor Mentor-Essex County
Survivor Mentor-Essex County
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My Life My Choice A Program of JRI is seeking a Survivor Mentor!
Are you passionate about helping others and have lived experience as a survivor of commercial sexual exploitation
Do you want to join a program and agency that will support you in your development professionally
If you answered YES then we are looking for you!
The commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is an egregious form of child abuse that constitutes any sexual activity with a minor for which something of value is given exchanged or promised. My Life My Choice is a survivorled pioneer program in the fight to end CSEC. We offer a continuum of survivorled services including Survivor Mentoring intensive case management group work and mental health services; exploitation prevention solutions; and professional training and advocacy. Learn more about us are seeking to hire a Survivor Mentor to support young people across Greater Boston who is from Essex County and will be serving the Essex County area. A Survivor Mentor at My Life My Choice is someone who identifies as a survivor of the commercial sex industry and will provide longterm consistent support to young victims of commercial sexual exploitation. While our main office is located in Boston as a Survivor Mentor you will travel to meet oneonone with mentees in their communities. You will work with other survivors and clinicians on the My Life My Choice Survivor Empowerment team to support a caseload of mentees in helping them find safety healing and hope. This position receives supervision from a Clinical Supervisor and ongoing support from a team of fellow Survivor Leaders.
AS A SURVIVOR MENTOR YOU WILL:
- Receive comprehensive training and support to be able to provide oneonone support and mentoring to adolescent mentees (including youth of all genders) who have been commercially sexually exploited.
- Collaborate with other My Life My Choice team members to develop appropriate support services education and placement plan for each mentee being served.
- Work collaboratively with external service providers including law enforcement to enhance each mentees safety and ability to aid in a prosecution when appropriate.
- Be shown and consistently document each contact with your mentees.
- Receive training and professional development opportunities to grow as a survivor leader.
- Be provided opportunities to cofacilitate exploitation prevention groups for youth.
What we are looking for in the right candidate:
- Personal history as a survivor of commercial sexual exploitation as a child adolescent or young adult. This may include exploitation through online platforms (i.e. Only Fans social media platforms webcamming etc. forced migration prostitution stripping pornography or commercial exchange of explicit images.
- Minimum of five years recovery from sexual exploitation (out of the commercial sex industry).
- A current MA drivers license and access to a car.
- Positive attitude and belief in the hope of recovery from commercial sexual exploitation.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required.
- Able to work some nights and/or weekends.
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
- Lives in Essex County.
Benefits
- Did you know that JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts by the independent Boston Globe study for 10 YEARS in a row including this year as well as recognized as a USA Top Places to Work We are proud to say we are! We want you to be a part of a team that believes in its mission and each other! JRI is ready for your application!
- 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.
- This fulltime position pays $48000 a year plus a $1000 signon bonus after 90 days.
- 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 selfcare resources and an Employee Assistance Program.
- JRI provides ongoing up to date evidence based training to all staff as well as CEU credits as part of your normal job hours.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
My Life My Choice is a Program of Justice Resource Institute (JRI). 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 persons 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
