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Job description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
nACTIVELY SUPPORT AND ASSIST YOUTH IN CARE TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS AND SATISFACTION IN THEIR LIVES BY IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BY MODELING, BEING AN ACTIVE LISTENER, AND SHARING THE REALITY OF WELLNESS AND RECOVERY. THE PEER MENTOR WILL PROMOTE PERSON CENTERED SELF DETERMINATION AND DECISION MAKING THROUGH THE USE OF THEIR OWN RECOVERY STORIES AND LIVED EXPERIENCE.
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
nnSupport youth to identify and develop goals
nModel for hope and self determination
nAssist peers with goal setting, problem solving, skill building
nAssist youth to connect to supports i.e. community based services, activities, natural supports
nCommunicate a sense of hopefulness and respect
nProvide encouragement and support to youth
nParticipate in treatment planning meeting
nDevelop and maintain relationships with youth, families, community providers and resources and program staff and other links to the community
nAttend Peer trainings and groups that support recovery and wellness services within the agency and through other recovery and wellness trainings by SAMHSA, RLC, MPower etc.
nPromote recovery based model services to youth through role modeling of successful recovery strategies and skills sets while promoting independence and self advocacy for youth
nProvide transportation to youth when necessary to facilitate treatment plan
n nADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
nn Ability to complete required note keeping, regarding the development and progress of the group, activity or workshop
n Represent the agency in a professional manner at all times
n Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner
n Participate in all relevant staff meetings, supervisions and required trainings
n Report any incident(s) regarding accidents, injuries, and unusual events to the Program Supervisor and/or Program Director
n Follow all agency policies and procedures
n Maintain ethical boundaries
n Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs and assist other programs when assigned
n nOTHER REQUIREMENTS
nnAbility to pass Criminal Offense Record Inquiry (CORI) check
nAbility to pass a DEEC Background Check
nAbility to pass a RMV check
nValid drivers license and ability to use a personally insured vehicle for agency business
nOther duties as assigned by supervisor
n nQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
nnIndividual with lived experience willing to share positive recovery story for the purpose of promoting recovery and wellness for youth and to support the mission of recovery principles
nThe Peer Support Mentor will have a strong personal recovery skills set
nProblem solving skills and ability to suggest options and alternatives
nSupport the belief that youth with lived experience can and do recover
nStrong listening, oral and presentation (communication) skills
nMinimum of 6 months to 1 year of personal recovery with lived experience
nMinimum of 1 year of recovery/sobriety for person living with alcohol/substance issues
nKnowledge of community resources
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Worksite address
pittsfield, MA, 01201, US
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