The Young Adult Peer Mentor is in a position to provide role modeling to youth experiencing symptoms of mental health disorders within the Intensive Home-Based Therapeutic Care Program of DMH. Working with one individual at a time, the Youth Peer Mentor will work with clients on life skills, specifically teaching skills to help youth successfully cope with a behavioral health diagnosis. These staff must have lived experience in coping with a mental health challenge and be willing to use their experience to support and strengthen others.

Some position duties could include:

• Discloses their own recovery story with the express goal of communicating hope
• Models' self-help and self-advocacy, utilizing the principles outlined by the Peer Code of Values and Competencies
• Develop a helpful, confidential and supportive relationship with youth and provide informal guidance, act as a sounding board, and build the youths confidence and hope.
• Accompanies and facilitates youths' engagement in community activities and resources of their choice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must Have Lived experience with a psychiatric diagnosis and/or substance use.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build respectful and collaborative relationships with peers, providers, and external agencies.
• Experience in advocacy or peer support preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for work purposes
• Basic computer word processing skills

**NOTICE**
In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.