What are the responsibilities and job description for the YA Peer Mentor position at Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN)?
Brief Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Young Adult Peer Mentor is responsible for engaging with individuals served and facilitating their participation in the ASD Wraparound Service. The overall goal is to help individuals who have a serious mental illness achieve their maximum potential while living in the community. The Young Adult Peer Mentor strives to empower individuals served to take control of their lives to develop self-worth, life and work skills, social skills, and self-esteem.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Young Adult Peer Mentor is responsible for engaging with individuals served and facilitating their participation in the ASD Wraparound Service. The overall goal is to help individuals who have a serious mental illness achieve their maximum potential while living in the community. The Young Adult Peer Mentor strives to empower individuals served to take control of their lives to develop self-worth, life and work skills, social skills, and self-esteem.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*
- Engages young adults in activities that are designed to address one or more goals on the youth’s treatment plan.
- Teaches young adults how to navigate community systems.
- Fosters empowerment and links young adults to support and self-help groups.
- Teaches young adults how to identify formal and community-based resources.
- Works with families and individuals from a variety of different cultural backgrounds.
- Submits Progress Notes within 24 hours of the date services are delivered.
- Submits Progress notes in a manner that is compliant with all applicable rules/regulations.
- Submits Progress Notes that document actions taken to address tasks in treatment and care plans.
- Submits Progress Notes that document assisting the family access necessary resources in the community.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with transition age youth/adults preferred.
- Diagnosis of ASD and/or lived experience with mental illness or trauma.
- Experience in navigating any of the community-based systems and teaching people who are involved with these systems preferred.
- Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and reliable vehicle for all working hours required.
- Must have familiarity with internet, word processing and email systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
