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We Are Hiring! Join Our SERLC Peer Team!
As a Recovery Youth Leader (Young Adult Peer Specialist), you will help address the needs and goals of the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) population by participating in TAY seminars, trainings and events. The Recovery Youth Leader will facilitate events and programs of the Southeast Recovery Learning Community that will foster a warm and welcoming environment. The Recovery Youth Leader will also communicate, represent, and promote the Youth Peer movement within the SERLC and facilitate Peer-run groups.
Work will be onsite at
338 Washington St.
Quincy, MA
Requirements:
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Applicant must be of transitional age, between ages 21-25.
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Current or previous experience as a recipient of mental health services required.
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Basic familiarity inclusive of ability to enter and access data/information.
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Excellent interpersonal skills to instill confidence and to advocate for SERLC participants.
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Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial, and ethnic populations.
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A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Associates or Bachelor's degree in Human Services is preferred.
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Certification as Peer Specialist (CPS) in state of service preferred.
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Bilingual Applicants are encouraged to apply.
Quincy RCC
Recovery Bridger
The Peer Bridger will facilitate and support people as they transition from varying levels of care (e.g. acute- and continuing-care inpatient facilities, crisis stabilization units, respite beds, transitional homeless shelter programs) into natural community supports of their choosing. The Peer Bridger will support people on a one-to-one and group basis by building a stable, trusting relationship with the person as they prepare for an upcoming transition. In addition, the Peer Bridger will assist with the operation of peer-operated Recovery Learning Community (RLC) setting(s) in which people with lived experience of mental health conditions choose to join as participants and work collaboratively on their recovery goals along with their peers.
Work will be onsite at
338 Washington St.
Quincy, MA
Requirements
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Personal first-hand lived experience of utilizing mental health services.
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Bachelor's degree and Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) credential preferred. Experience may be substituted for academic training.
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Strong time management and writing skills.
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Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US driver's' license for at least one year.
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Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment. Vinfen offers certification training upon hire.
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All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check (when applicable).