Peer Mentor | Part-Time 24hrs/week

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 for Little Wanderers recognizes the unique issues that “aging out” youth face—including homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, early pregnancy, and substance abuse—and offers resources and support designed to prepare them for a confident, self‑sufficient future in the community.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to provide individual support through ongoing routine contact with youth.
• Provide in‑person mentoring services to youth both within their home communities and onsite.
• Participate as needed in quarterly treatment reviews and other meetings, as requested by the youth and/or program team.
• Facilitate peer groups aimed at sharing personal strengths and interests that align with the program’s youth population.
• Partner with and advocate for youth through Restorative Practices.
• Assist the program team in collecting and sharing information about community resources for the youth population.
• Engage and retain resources identified to support program youth.
• Meet weekly for supervision.
• Complete required documentation.

Requirements

• Personal experience living with significant mental health issues.
• Willingness to attend trainings prior to beginning job functions.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and traveling to client home communities.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications.

Skills & Specifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Completion of Core GIFT Training preferred.

Diversity and Inclusion

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. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Benefits

• Generous time off, including up to 15 days per year for new full‑time employees, plus 11 holidays and 5 sick days.
• Health and dental insurance effective immediately upon hire.
• Extensive training for new staff.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employer‑paid long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, plus basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Additional benefits and perks.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Saturdays and Sundays are required for this role.