Young Adult Peer Mentor

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• Works with the YYA to enhance skills of self‑direction and empowerment
• Provides 1:1 support, coaching, and modeling to improve engagement in services
• Carries a caseload of 10 YYA for individual 1:1 peer mentoring
• Provides core staffing for the SEAC
• Uses the Young Adult Peer Mentoring Practice Profile to define the role
• Provides outreach and marketing efforts to educate YYA and other stakeholders about the program and services
• Additional duties as assigned

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security.

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First‑rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open to all employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week, plus generous employer contributions toward medical insurance
• Employer‑paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long‑Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer‑paid Short‑Term Disability Insurance with optional additional voluntary coverage
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week:
  • 15 days of Vacation per year
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 10 Sick Days per year
  • 3 Personal Days per year
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap
• Discounted YMCA memberships, movie tickets and more

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community‑based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self‑determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly‑trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

For more information about Vinfen, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required;
  Bachelor's degree in a human services discipline strongly preferred
• Experience as a recipient of services for people with psychiatric conditions and being well along in personal recovery required
• One year experience working with Youth and Young Adults with co‑occurring disorders in addition to psychiatric conditions required
• All applicants must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment or be a Certified Peer Specialist, or successfully complete Core Elements of Young Adult Peer Mentoring Training within six months of hire
• All candidates must pass a CORI, reference, and driving record check
• Access to an operational and insured vehicle and willingness to use it to transport Youth and Young Adults strongly preferred
• A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years old, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months, and pass a driver's screening background check

USD $21.21 - USD $21.21 /Hr.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.