Youth Peer Mentor

Responsibilities

• Direct Care of Recovery Services
• Provide orientation to youth regarding the process of Project ENTER and build motivation for and facilitate access to SUD treatment/recovery services.
• Engage youth around preventing an increase in use, staying motivated, and accessing youth development resources.
• Explore potential change goals, offer tailored interventions to promote motivation and readiness for change, address barriers to care, and explore treatment and recovery options in the youth’s local community.
• Absorb youth to identify their goals and interests regarding recovery and develop strategies for achieving these goals.
• Escort individuals to appointments with agencies, self-help groups, and other community resources as needed.
• Identify and support linkages to community resources that support the recovering person’s goals and interests.
• Promote self-advocacy by assisting youth to have their voices fully heard; their needs, goals, and objectives established as a focal point of rehabilitation and clinical services.
• Conduct a session with the youth and their parent(s)/guardian to identify support needed to foster holistic recovery.
• Promote and participate in outreach to inform community members about the Center’s services.
• Connect youth (and families) to specialized educational and employment services as needed.
• Make referrals for family members to the Center for prevention programming, peer, and family support.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• First-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges.
• NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or (CPRA-P) - required.
• Ability to use lived experiences to support youth in their resilience/recovery and wellness.
• Familiarity with HCBS Behavioral Health "peer service" model.
• Experience with culturally diverse populations in an addiction services setting.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in electronic database systems preferred.
• Availability to work flexible schedule including weekends.

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Free Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14Y Gym
• 403B Retirement Plans
• Discounts for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, etc.
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance