Young Adult Peer Mentor

Do you have personal lived experience with a mental health challenge or overcoming life challenges? Do you have a passion for recovery and wellness? Are you passionate about empowering youth to fulfill their personal goals? NSCS’ Youth Elemento is looking for a Young Adult Peer Mentor! The Young Adult Peer Mentor uses lived experience to connect with and inspire young adults with mental health challenges.

We are particularly looking for a mentor that has some experience working with young adults experiencing substance abuse challenges. The Young Adult Peer Mentor provides structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services, groups and is responsible in ensuring the access center is a safe space for all young adults.

This is part-time 20 hours per week position: Monday

• Friday flexible schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Providing Support: Peer mentors will engage in one-on-one and group sessions, offering support and guidance to young adults facing adversities related to mental health and/or substance use. Facilitating Groups: Mentors are required to plan and conduct groups on essential topics such as stress management, coping mechanisms, healthy relationships, and positive lifestyle choices.

Resource Navigation: Assisting young adults in connecting with local resources, including counseling services, support groups, and wellness programs to ensure comprehensive support. Creating a Safe Space: Establishing an inclusive and non-judgmental environment where young adults feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, struggles, and aspirations.

Promoting Advocacy: Encouraging young adults to voice their experiences and advocate for mental health awareness within their communities, thus reducing stigma and fostering a culture of understanding. Professionalism: Ensures that all services are provided in a professional manner, ensuring privacy, safety, and respecting the youth and family’s dignity and right to choice.

Education and Experience

High school diploma OR GED Bilingual Spanish required Must have personal experience living with mental health challenges, substance use, trauma or system involvement and a willingness to share their journey. System involvement and personal lived experience includes but not limited to: Immigration, Court involvement, Gender and sexuality, Homelessness, Disability, Foster care.

Must be 21+ Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits : Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities #INDNS