What are the responsibilities and job description for the Older Adult Peer Specialist (Short-term) position at Northeast Independent Living Program Inc?
Short-term assignment from April through June.
The Part-time (up to 20 hrs.) Older Adult Peer Specialist provides support and assistance to individuals aged 55 living in Boston. This role supports the development of self-determination, self-advocacy skills, and other strategies that promote recovery and healthy aging. The person must be willing to share their own recovery story when appropriate to promote the well-being of older adults. Chinese or Spanish speakers are highly encouraged to apply.
What you will be doing:
- Meet one-to-one and facilitate groups remotely or in person with older adults living in Boston
- Assist in forming wellness goals which will enhance other’s health
- Collaborate with local community supports to identify individuals who would be interested in this type of support
- Facilitate the connection to resources (such as libraries, fitness centers, community events, religious organizations, substance use support groups like AA and NA, etc.)
- Complete documentation of services provided following established protocols
Who we are looking for?
- A person 50 years old or more, from Boston or someone who can independently travel within the city and surrounding communities
- A person with lived experience of trauma, mental health issues, or substance use disorders
- Conversationally fluent in another language preferably Chinese or Spanish.
- Willingness to be trained as a Certified Older Adult Specialist
- Preferred at least two years of experience facilitating peer groups or be willing to complete a peer group facilitation training within the first 12 months of employment
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Access to reliable transportation
- A formal mental health diagnosis is not required yet a person with lived experiences of living with trauma histories, mental health issues, or substance use disorders is
The Northeast Independent Living Program, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and veterans to apply for this position. NILP is an organization that advocates for an all-inclusive community free of communication, attitudinal, economic and architectural barriers for all people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, NILP will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, offer processes, or at any point after the start of employment. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Lynette McRae at 978-687-4288 or lmcrae@nilp.org.
