What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Mentor position at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network?
Peer Mentor – Young Adult Residential Programs
Arlington
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 Mentor 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 is a full time and scheduled for Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm.
What you will do:
Facilitate activity based and support groups for young adults with mental health concerns.
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:
Personal experience managing your own mental illness, trauma, and/or substance dependency.
Valid driver’s license/access to reliable automobile.
We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC), Trauma Informed Practice.
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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