Peer Support/Mentor Staff

Hiring immediately for full and part time! Considering candidates with OPEN AVAILABILITY who can work a combination of day (8 AM - 6 PM) and overnight (6 PM - 8 AM) hours. Weekend, overnight, and holiday availability required.

If interested please reply to contact email above with your resume and cover letter

Mentor staff work one-one-one with adult clients within an individualized treatment setting. Staff provide clients with emotional support as they undergo the processes of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing. This position allows you to transform your interests in wellness and community into a meaningful career. Mentor staff role-model healthy communication and behavior while sharing their passion for a balanced lifestyle. You'll help clients learn and develop skills in cooking, cleaning, self-care, mindfulness practices, social engagement, hobbies, money management, community service, school, and work.

Responsibilities Include :

Serving as a positive role-model and teaching life skills

Sharing your personal experiences, talents, and interests

Using a non-judgmental and empathetic approach when interacting with clients

Providing clients with the highest degree of supervision and support

Utilizing trauma informed practices in de-escalation and co-regulation to navigate clients safely through crisis

Learning, understanding, and supporting program philosophies, policies, and procedures

Communicating ideas, concerns, and feedback to Staff Coordinator

Conducting oneself in a professional manner with both clients and staff

Working shifts assigned by the Logistics Coordinator

Driving clients in your personal vehicle during each shift

Maintaining CPR and First Aid certifications

Qualifications and Skills :

Creativity, compassion, patience, and the desire to help clients lead healthy lives are prerequisites for mentor staff. Mentors must be able to simultaneously maintain rapport and hold firm boundaries with clients. A sense of humor and the ability to remain calm under stress and work independently are necessities. Experience working in the fields of mental health, recreation, counseling, or teaching are helpful.

Minimum Qualifications:

1) High School Graduate or GED

2) Must complete CPR and First Aid training

3) Must pass Background Criminal Investigation

4) Clean driving record and reliable personal vehicle

Benefits :

We are an owner-operated company where you’re able to develop friendships within our close-knit staff family. We provide professional development through feedback and in-house trainings from which staff learn about communication skills, crisis intervention, an understanding of various mental health disorders, and other therapeutic topics.

Benefits Include:

Health Insurance Plans for Full-Time Employees; Dental and Vision Insurance Plans available to both Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

Compensation for Mileage

Flexible Scheduling

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour