Young Adult Peer Mentor - The PLACE for Empowerment

About the role

The Young Adult Access Drop-In Center serves youth aged 16-26 in need of support and resources to achieve independence and accomplish life changes. Program staff will work with youth on their goals around mental health, economic stability, housing, substance use, employment preparation, self-advocacy, parenting and pregnancy, access to entitlements, or a number of other needs or barriers to success.

Responsibilities

• Engage young adults with mutual non-directive relationships.
• Provide support, and empower them to achieve their goals.
• Develop and facilitate groups in the access center.
• Aid in connecting young adults to services, entitlements, and appropriate support networks.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• An alternative education/experience in lieu of formal education may be considered.
• Lived experience of recovering from mental health, substance misuse, and/or traumatic life changes is required to be a peer mentor.
• A valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and a desire to promote a better living standard for youth and young adults living with a mental illness or behavioral challenges.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience of recovering from mental health, substance misuse, and/or traumatic life changes to be a peer to young adults.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of community resources and services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.

Benefits

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group).
• Professional Development, and Training Opportunities.
• Generous paid time off plan - you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!).
• Paid Higher Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid).
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

• Open Sky pays for your higher education!

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the youth served.