Seeking an energetic and flexible Peer Mentor to provide role modeling and therapeutic support to children and their families living in Southeast MA, and who are referred by the Department of Mental Health Children's Services. The position is based out of our Fall River Intensive Home Based Program, and daily services are provided in the homes and surrounding communities of youth served. The Peer Mentor works independently and as part of a dynamic team in supporting assigned youth who are experiencing mental health needs that impact their home and community relationships.
The Peer Mentor role utilizes the mentor's "lived" experiences to provide guidance and encouragement to the children and young adults served. The role also incorporates job skills gained from professional trainings offered through the IHB Program and partnering human service providers. The Peer Mentor role involves various treatment oriented services, providing respite intended recreation activities, youth engagement, advocacy, life skills coaching, and connecting youth to local community resources. The role also involves participation in family team and school based meetings, and in group and individual staff development meetings. Old Colony Y offers a competitive salary, mileage reimbursement, training and development opportunities, free fitness membership, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan.
Qualifications
*High School diploma or equivalent. Associates degree in Human Services preferred, but not required.
*Valid Driver's license and registered and insured automobile.
*Must be at least 21 years of age and able to transport youth in the community.
*"Lived" experiences within Behavioral Health and/or Social Services fields.
*Work related experience with children and adolescents preferred.
*Completion of core agency based social service trainings and specialty peer mentor trainings.
*Verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills.
* Basic computer skills to complete treatment documentation and data entry.
*Ability to work a flexible schedule, inclusive of days, evenings, and weekends.
*Ability to work independently and perform majority of work tasks in the community (including but not limited to homes, schools, hospitals, or other out of home placements for assigned youth)
*Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, providing weekly communication to other program staff and in delivering support services to assist youth and their families with their treatment plan goals.
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Since 1887, Old Colony Y (OCY) has worked tirelessly to effect lasting personal and social change. Old Colony YMCA is a charitable, non-profit Association committed to the development of strong spirit, mind, and body, guided by Judeo-Christian principles, to enrich the quality of life for everyone in our communities. We believe that our mission is to assist all people to develop to their fullest potential and to respond to ever-changing community needs with a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
We are a regional provider of human services and health and wellness programming for children, families, adults, and seniors from many diverse communities. At OCY, we view traditional YMCA services – like fitness, swimming, child care, and camp – through an alternate lens; beyond their explicit benefits to the health and wellness of our members and participants, they are also an opportunity for deeper engagement.
Last year the Y served more than 141,000 people throughout Southeastern Massachusetts at branches in Brockton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Plymouth, Middleboro, Stoughton, and Taunton. While most Ys have a focus on positive youth development, Old Colony Y is unique in our commitment to serve the most “at risk” members of our community, ensuring that everyone has access to OCY services if they should need them. We are committed to strengthening our capacity to respond to changing communities and ensure that everyone (including persons of diverse culture, ethnicity, religion, ability, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic level, and skill) have access and are welcomed and fully engaged.
OCY is governed by a 62 member Board who are active, with committees that provide oversight to all aspects of our operations including a Fiscal Committee, a Program Committee which reviews program and quality compliance, as well as tracking progress on strategic planning goals. We are purposefully working toward ensuring that our board and staff are reflective of the communities we serve. As a diverse organization of people joined together by a shared commitment to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grown and thrive, we strive to provide employment and volunteer opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds.
We offer a vast menu of services and community programs, including:
• Seven full-facility branches (Brockton – Central/Youth, Easton, East Bridgewater, Middleboro, Plymouth, Stoughton, and Taunton)
• A multi-site child care branch (Community Based Child Care) operating 48 sites daily
• Five summer camps (Camp Clark, Camp Satucket, Camp Yomechas, YMCA Camp in Stoughton, and Camp Massasoit)
• A branch serving families experiencing homelessness (Family Services)
• A branch focused on chronic disease and well-being initiatives (Healthy Living)
• Residential/non-residential branch programs for adolescents (Social Services)
