Peer Mentor ATP
Peer Mentor ATP
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Job Description
TuesFri: 11a7p and Sat: 9a5p
This is not a remote position
A Young Adult Peer Mentor (YAPM) has personal experienceliving with and recovering from mental health challenges substance misuse and/or traumatic lifeconcerns which caused challenges in one or more areas of life. The YAPM is trained to share theirlived experience with purpose and intent to inspire hope and motivation in Young Adults (YAs) who are strugglingwith similar concerns. YAPMs provide strengthbased peertopeer education coachingmodeling guidance and support to YAs. YAPMs develop healthy relationshipswith the YAs to include listening from a peer perspective encouraging the YAs uniquegifts/strengths and fostering their communication with family friends natural supports providersand others.
Qualifications:
1. A young adult who has personal experience living with and recovering from mental health needs
substance misuse and/or traumatic life concerns which caused challenges in one or more areas
of life
2. At least 1 year experience working with youth and young adults
3. Ability to be strengthsbased and accepts young adults unconditionally without judgment or blame for the
challenges they face.
4. Must be flexible and able to respond to young adults who may be under stress and at times in crisis.
5. Experience with various state systems including DMH DCF DDS and DYS preferred
6. Good organizational skills computer/social media skills and communication skills preferred
7. A valid MA drivers license and own means of transportation preferred
Employment Type
Advisor
