What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Mentor position at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network?
Young Adult Peer Mentor
Milford
Salary Range: $19.25 depending on experience and certification sign on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days of employment; pro-rated for part-time).
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for creative and empathic Peer Mentors with personal "lived" experience in the behavioral health system. We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics. This position can be full or part time.
What you will do:
Meet with individual youth in the youth's home or in the community.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Use your story and experience to provide hope, information, advocacy and one on one support to young adults learning to manage their mental health challenges.
Promote skill building in the life domains of: social functioning, symptom management, coping skills and activities of daily living.
Contribute to system change through policy advocacy.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:
Talent connecting with people.
Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
Ability to assess and manage risk.
Flexibility and creative thinking with an ability to adapt.
Strong boundaries.
Minimum Requirements:
Lived experience managing your own mental health, emotional health and/or trauma resulting in significant life disruption.
Wiliness to share your recovery story in the context of peer support.
Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice; Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.
Wayside welcomes equity-minded applicants whose values align with our goal of being a child welfare and behavioral health agency committed to anti-racism, social justice, and advocacy. Successful candidates are asked to be engaged in Wayside’s dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Bilingual/bicultural and LGBTQ applicants are encouraged to apply!
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