Overview

Part Time

BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.

BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package
• up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
• 12 paid holidays
• up to 2 weeks Sick Time
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours. 

Responsibilities

The Young Adult Peer Mentor shares lived experience of mental health/substance abuse challenges with purpose and intent to inspire hope and motivation in TAY/YA who is struggling with similar concerns. Develop healthy relationships with the TAY/YA to include listening from a peer perspective, encouraging the TAY/YA’s unique gifts/strengths, and fostering their communication with family, friends, natural supports, providers, and others.

Flexible Support Services is a program to assist children and youth diagnosed with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and their families. Services are provided within the scope of the wraparound model, which includes fmaily-driven services, formal and natural supports, and professionals in a team approach.

In addition, the Young Adult Peer Mentor provides strength-based, peer-to-peer education, coaching, modeling, guidance, and support to Transitional Age Youth (TAY)/Young Adult (YA) in a variety of settings, including home, school, community, group home, and other out-of-home settings.

Are you a young adult who has personal experience living with and recovering from mental health needs, substance use, and/or traumatic life concerns which caused challenges in one or more areas of life; and has been trained to share their lived experience of these challenges with purpose and intent to benefit the TAY/YA? Then this may be the job for you!

Responsibilities

Meet and engage with new FSS Parents/Caregivers in a timely and family-friendly manner.

Share personal experiences with purpose and intent to inspire hope and motivation in TAY/YA.

Support/coach/model for TAY/YA how to effectively communicate with family, friends, allies, natural supports, providers, and others.

Support Youth to identify their strengths using vision mapping and visual boards/collages to develop their vision, treatment goals, and life goals.

Work with the TAY/YA’s team or other supports to ensure that their vision and goals guide treatment decisions; focus on aspirational life goals (education, employment, healthy relationships, and independence); and support them in building the skills needed to be successful.

Role model and support TAY/YA on discerning when and how to share lived experience effectively and safely.

Promote self-care through modeling healthy habits and decision-making, sharing resources and strategies that have been helpful to you and may be of help to the TAY/YA being served.

Collaborate with the TAY/YA, family, treatment providers, supports, school, and other service providers to ensure that there is continuity of the Young Adult Peer Mentoring service approach with other services and that Young Adult Peer Mentoring services are integrated and clinically coherent (including, but not limited to, action plan development, crisis support, and problem solving in partnership with the TAY/YA, Parent/Caregiver, and other service and support persons as necessary).

Link TAY/YA to peer support services such as Young Adult Resource/Community Centers/Youth Advisory Groups.

Support TAY/YA through the achievement of self-efficacy and empowerment.

Attends and actively participates in weekly supervision with FSS Director; monthly group supervision and consultation; quarterly and behavior rehearsals.

Attends all required training as outlined in YAPM training plan.

Complete weekly progress notes, action plan goals and other required documentation in a timely manner, adhering to the highest quality standards.

Provide other interventions commensurate with the Young Adult Peer Mentor’s credentials, experience, and training.

Encourage TAY/YA in participating in monthly and annual consumer satisfaction surveys for FSS.

Perform duties consistent with DMH/BAMSI policies and procedures.

Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards.

Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.

Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor and/or designee.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

A young adult who has personal experience living with and recovering from mental health needs, substance use, and/or traumatic life concerns which caused challenges in one or more areas of life; and has been trained to share their lived experience of these challenges with purpose and intent to benefit the TAY/YA.

Must have valid driver’s license in state of residence and own means of transportation.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience with various state systems, including DMH, DCF, DDS, and DYS a plus.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to be strengths-based and accepts TAY/YA unconditionally without judgment or blame for the challenges they face.

Must be flexible and able to respond to TAY/YA who may be under stress and, at times, in crisis

Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Administrative, organizational, computer, professional writing, and oral communication skills a plus.

Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time, in-state within BAMSI region

BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment and requires all staff to provide proof of COVID vaccinations.

EEO

We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization. BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs. Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI. Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.