Peer Mentor

Job Description

Seeking an energetic and flexible Peer Mentor to provide role modeling and therapeutic support to children and their families living in Southeast MA, and who are referred by the Department of Mental Health Children's Services. The position is based out of our Fall River Intensive Home Based Program, and daily services are provided in the homes and surrounding communities of youth served. The Peer Mentor works independently and as part of a dynamic team in supporting assigned youth who are experiencing mental health needs that impact their home and community relationships. 

The Peer Mentor role utilizes the mentor's lived experiences to provide guidance and encouragement to the children and young adults served. The role also incorporates job skills gained from professional trainings offered through the IHB Program and partnering human service providers. The Peer Mentor role involves various treatment oriented services, providing resp...