Young Adult Peer Mentor at Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Description




Are you passionate about guiding young adults through life's challenges? Step into a role where you'll be a vital bridge to brighter futures!



You Belong At BHN



Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Young Adult Peer Mentor in the IHBTC program at Behavioral Health Network!



The Young Adult Peer Mentor is an outreach position, working directly with the youth/young adult that ensures youth's voice and strategies for engagement in services are implemented. In addition, provides consultation to the Intensive Home-Based Therapeutic Care team about youth guided treatment



Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Intensive Home-Based Therapeutic Care program with the following:

• Transports youth to community activities.


• Provides respite care in the home.


• Engages youth in activities aligned with their treatment plan goals.


• Teaches youth how to navigate community systems.


• Fosters empowerment and connects youth to support and self-help groups.


• Teaches youth how to identify formal and community-based resources.


• Competently interacts with families and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.


• Ensures high-quality and timely completion of service-related paperwork.


• Works effectively as a team member.


• Uses supervision and training to improve job performance and knowledge.


• Demonstrates problem-solving skills in various conditions.


• Builds strength-based relationships with youth.

Who are we?

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.



What are we looking for in a Young Adult Peer Mentor?

Qualifications/ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Minimum of two (2) years' Experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth (preferred).


• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license and automobile available during working hours.


• Must have familiarity with internet, word processing and email systems.


• Personal experience as consumer in child serving mental health systems.

How do I apply to be a Young Adult Peer Mentor?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!



BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Apply Now