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Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as an Employment Peer Mentor, a vital role committed to empowering individuals navigating behavioral health challenges and employment barriers. In this paid position, you will serve as a relatable guide, leveraging your lived experience and professional skills to inspire confidence, foster resilience, and promote sustainable employment. Your energetic approach will help clients overcome obstacles, develop essential skills, and achieve their employment goals within a supportive environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience in behavioral health, social work, and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and mentorship to individuals facing mental health, addiction, or behavioral health challenges as they pursue employment opportunities.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change and reinforce clients’ strengths and goals.
• Assist clients in developing job readiness skills, including resume writing, interview preparation, and workplace communication.
• Conduct crisis intervention and crisis management when clients experience emotional distress or behavioral crises, ensuring safety and appropriate referrals.
• Collaborate with behavioral health professionals, social workers, and employment specialists to coordinate care plans and support services.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions using electronic health record (EHR) systems while respecting confidentiality protocols.
• Advocate for clients’ needs within the community and connect them with additional resources such as addiction counseling or social services as needed.

Experience

• Lived experience with mental health challenges, addiction recovery, or navigating employment barriers is highly valued.
• Prior experience in mentoring, social work, behavioral health, or related fields is preferred but not required; training will be provided.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and crisis management strategies essential for supporting clients in distress.
• Familiarity with behavioral health concepts and mental health counseling approaches enhances effectiveness in this role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and build trust with diverse populations.
• Experience working with electronic health record (EHR) systems or similar documentation tools is advantageous. This paid position offers an inspiring environment where your lived experience becomes a powerful tool for change. Join us to help others unlock their potential while advancing your career in behavioral health support!