Peer to Peer Mentor

If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401k
• Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Purpose:

Provide support for individuals throughout the vocational process and assist with job development activities.

Competencies (6):

• Person-Centered Supports: 15%
• Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being: 15%
• Justice, Fairness and Equity: 15%
• Self-Determination: 15%
• Advocacy: 15%
• Ethics/Integrity: 25%

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Co-facilitate peer support groups.
• Co-facilitate job seeking and job-keeping support groups.
• Receive direct supervision from the Employment Services Manager. Much of the daily operations with individuals served must be conducted without direct supervision.
• Assist with job development activities.
• Work as an integral member of each individual’s team.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED. In lieu of education, one year of experience facilitating support groups and/or providing individual supports for people with psychiatric disabilities.
• Must be a recovering individual of psychiatric services.
• Understand the vocational challenges and issues facing individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
• Must have a work history and strong work ethic.
• Must be willing to serve as a role model.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• You are required to be in possession of a car on-site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals served to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods.
• Depending upon the assignment must be able to work in a variety of settings and locations.
• Must maintain PMT, and CPR Certifications.
• Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and the internet.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Communicate clearly in oral and written form on a constant basis.
• Organize people, activities, and budgeting.
• Work independently, utilize good judgment and possess a strong sense of initiative.

Physical Requirements:

• Move weights up to 15 pounds on an occasional basis.

The Kennedy Collective invests in the success of all new employees by providing an immersive new hire orientation and training experience. Here’s what you can expect if you’re hired:

• Two-week new hire orientation including an introduction to the agency, site tours, and employer-funded CPR & PMT certification.
• Two weeks of job-specific trainings and shadowing at your worksite
• Check-ins with Human Resources after your first 30, 60, and 90 days

The Kennedy Collective is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.