Young Adult Peer Mentor - DMH Flexible Support Services - Part Time

Child and Family Services, Needham, MA (ID: 12385-709) – Part‑time Peer Mentor position with Riverside Community Care.

About the role

Peer Mentors provide specialized expertise based on sharing their own lived experience of mental health challenges with purpose and intent to inspire hope and motivation in a youth who is struggling with similar concerns. In this important role, the Peer Mentor provides strength‑based, peer‑to‑peer education, coaching, modeling, guidance, and support to youth in a variety of settings, including home, school, community, group home, and other out‑of‑home settings. Riverside makes a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work, offering healthcare, professional development, generous time off, and a respectful, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide youth through their treatment process, providing outreach, peer support, and advocacy in accordance with the client’s individual service plan.
• Help clients gain access to recovery resources and communities.
• Work in coordination with the clinical team while using personal recovery experience as a positive model for clients’ process.

Requirements

• High School Degree/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of experience working with the target population.
• Successful completion of the Core Elements of Young Adult Peer Mentoring Training, or enrollment/waitlist with DMH approval.

Skills

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) required.
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high‑quality health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – medical and dependent care.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time.
• Tax‑deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan.
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring.
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events.
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee.

Pay

• High School Diploma: $20.69/hour; $21.31/hour with Peer Certification.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree: $22.28/hour; $23.34/hour with Peer Certification.

Schedule

20 hours per week; flexible hours between 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. to meet the needs of families.