Younity Peer Mentor
Younity Peer Mentor
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Job Description
Who we are looking for:
Are you the Peer Mentor we have been looking for
Have you had your own experiences with mental health and mental health services
Do you feel strongly about using those experiences to help others
Younity Access Center is seeking TWO Peer Mentors who are passionate about improving the lives of young adults through positive peer connections and community based supports. We are looking for someone who knows what it is like to navigate recovery from a mental health or substance use challenge and can transform their lived experience into leadership to help other young people who may be falling through the cracks of traditional services. Join our dynamic team and be a part of our efforts to bring positive change to young adults in and around Gloucester.
Younity Access Center is an innovative program serving young adults ages 16-25 who experience or are at risk of developing serious mental health concerns and/or substance use. The program is designed to be flexible offer low/no barrier access to services and supports and to rapidly respond linking young people to needed resources.
Salary Range: $20-21/hour
Schedule: Can be for 24-32 hours per week Tuesday-Friday.
JRI Provides The Training So That:
- YOU will work closely with the Assistant Program Director/Peer Coordinator and other staff to ensure participants receive culturally relevant and accessible services.
- You will ensure activities are youth-driven and utilize engagement and service principles consistent with the needs of participants.
- YOU will take an active role in monthly Young Adult Advisory Board meetings and weekly Younity team meetings as well as help to support and facilitate youth-led programming at Younity.
- Most importantly YOU will serve as an example of resiliency and what it means to be an active community member.
Why JRI
- 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.
- We offer a $2000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
- Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC LCSW LICSW RN and more!
- 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 self-care resources and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
- High School diploma/HiSET OR have a plan to complete within one year of hire.
- Associates degree in a human service field from an accredited school preferred.
- Valid MA drivers license and reliable access to a MA registered vehicle.
- One (1) year of experience working with youth and/or young adults.
- Lived experience within one of the state child serving systems or with utilizing mental health programs/services.
- Must complete CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and OIG background check.
- Experience working with specialized populations of adolescents preferred.
- Familiarity with the Wraparound Model preferred.
Please include a message or cover letter indicating what interests you in this position and how you might use your own experiences in your work.
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
