Young Adult Peer Mentor
North Suffolk Community Services Inc
Job Description
Job Description
Do you have personal lived experience with a mental health challenge or overcoming life challenges? Do you have a passion for recovery and wellness? Are you passionate about empowering youth to fulfill their personal goals?
NSCS’ Youth Elemento is looking for a Young Adult Peer Mentor!
The Young Adult Peer Mentor uses lived experience to connect with and inspire young adults with mental health challenges. We are particularly looking for a mentor that has some experience working with young adults experiencing substance abuse challenges. The Young Adult Peer Mentor provides structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services, groups and is responsible in ensuring the access center is a safe space for all young adults.
This is part-time 20 hours per week position: Monday - Friday flexible schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing Support: Peer mentors will engage in one-on-one and group sessions, offering support and guidance to young adults facing adversities related to mental health and/or substance use.
- Facilitating Groups: Mentors are required to plan and conduct groups on essential topics such as stress management, coping mechanisms, healthy relationships, and positive lifestyle choices.
- Resource Navigation: Assisting young adults in connecting with local resources, including counseling services, support groups, and wellness programs to ensure comprehensive support.
- Creating a Safe Space: Establishing an inclusive and non-judgmental environment where young adults feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, struggles, and aspirations.
- Promoting Advocacy: Encouraging young adults to voice their experiences and advocate for mental health awareness within their communities, thus reducing stigma and fostering a culture of understanding.
- Professionalism: Ensures that all services are provided in a professional manner, ensuring privacy, safety, and respecting the youth and family’s dignity and right to choice.
Education and Experience Required:
- High school diploma OR GED
- Bilingual Spanish required
- Must have personal experience living with mental health challenges, substance use, trauma or system involvement and a willingness to share their journey.
- System involvement and personal lived experience includes but not limited to: Immigration, Court involvement, Gender and sexuality, Homelessness, Disability, Foster care.
- Must be 21+
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits :
- Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
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Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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