Peer Mentor, Springfield, MA

Key Program is seeking a Peer Mentor in Springfield , MA , to work with youth ages 14-22 referred by the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF) for comprehensive community-based services. Working in tandem with Key's Outreach Caseworkers, the Peer Mentor will provide services include supporting, coaching and training the youth in age-appropriate tasks that assist with developing the life skills necessary for independence and autonomy; and to foster the development of life-long relationships with community resources that can support and sustain them throughout their life. Join the Key Program and be part of an organization that values employees and promotes a positive work / life culture.

Wage : Competitive hourly wage : $24.50

Additional compensation is provided for bilingual skills, on-call rotation, and our generous employee referral bonus program.

Insurance : (See attachment for contribution details)

• Key offers Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Benefits covering over 90% of medical premiums and 70% for dental premiums with low deductibles and co-pays.

Professional Development : (See attachment for details)

Self-Care and Paid Time Off Benefits : (See attachment for details)

holidays for Full-time staff.

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Qualifications :

Requirements :

This job requires daily driving to where the youths reside and includes a .70 cents per mile mileage reimbursement.

Responsibilities :

The Peer Mentor works a mixed schedule of afternoon, evenings and weekend shifts to accommodate youth schedules.

The Key Program is a private, non-profit human services agency whose mission is to assist children / adolescents and their families to develop positive life skills so they may pursue productive and rewarding lives. Key works in conjunction with the MA DCF, RI DCYF and NH DCYF and is an agency provider of community-based services, residential treatment programming, and outpatient mental / behavioral health services.

Key is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and committed to hiring employees that reflect the diverse communities that we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, country of ancestral origin, or veteran status.