Young Adult Peer Mentor Life Skills at Riverside Community Care

Riverside Community CareLove what you do!Young Adult Peer Mentor - LifeSkillsExciting opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as a Peer Mentor!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 thePeer Mentor will:guide youth through their treatment process providing outreach peer support and advocacy all in accordance to the clients individual service planhelp clients gain access to recovery resources and communitieswork in coordination with the clinical team while using their recovery experience as a positive model for clients process.Schedule: Part Time 20 hoursflexible hours between 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.; schedule to be determined with managerPay Rate: $21.63/hour$22.28/hour with Certification as a Peer Specialist Why Youll Love RiversideWe make a true difference in peoples lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare numerous professional development opportunities and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.Benefits include:Comprehensive high-quality health dental and vision insurance optionsFlexible Spending Accounts both medical and dependent careEleven paid holidaysSeparate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure) personal and sick timeTax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matchEmployee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance PlanEmployee bonus for referrals resulting in hiringDiscounts to movie theaters sporting and entertainment eventsEmployee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiners feeLearn more about our benefits and culture:Our BenefitsOur CultureHear what employees think about working for Riverside!Required SkillsBasic computer skills (Microsoft Office) requiredValid drivers license and regular access to a reliable vehicle requiredRequired ExperienceHigh School Degree/GED required; Bachelors preferredOne year experience working with target population required though experience as a consumer can be substitutedCertification as a Peer Specialist (can be attained after hire) requiredRiverside Community Care is dedicated to respect integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion gender marital status sexual orientation military status national origin disability or any other characteristic as established by law. Key Skills Academics,Business Objects,High School,Coating,Java,Application Management Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1