Peer Mentor | Part-Time 24hrs/week

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg About The Program The transition to adulthood can be difficult to navigate, especially for youth in their late teens or early 20s who have spent most of their lives in state care. The Home recognizes the unique issues that our youth “aging out” of the system face – including homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, early pregnancy and substance abuse—and offers resources and support designed to prepare them for their future as confident, self-sufficient adults in our community. Saturdays and Sundays are required for this role. How You Will Be Making a Difference Collaborate to provide individual support, through ongoing routine contact to youthProvide in-person mentoring services to youth both within their home communities and onsiteParticipate as needed in quarterly treatment reviews and other meetings, as requested by the youth and/or program teamFacilitate peer groups with the goal of sharing personal strengths and interests that align with those of the program youth populationPartner with and advocate for youth through Restorative PracticesAssist program team in collecting and sharing information about community resources for our youth populationPartner with, engage, and retain resources identified to support program youthMeet weekly for SupervisionComplete required documentation Requirements Personal experience living with significant mental health issuesWillingness to attend trainings prior to beginning job functionsFrequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and traveling to client home communitiesComputer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications Skills & Specifications Excellent communication skills both verbal and writtenBilingual preferredCompletion of Core GIFT Training preferred Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick daysHealth and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hireExtensive training to new staffTuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matchEmployer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D InsuranceAnd more! Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.