What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer mentor position at Aspiranet?
Requisition Number : 13409
13409
Position Title : Peer Mentor
Peer Mentor
External Description :
Your Opportunity
Are you interested in being part of positive changes in child welfare services?
With personalized care, Aspiranet offers a unique blend of services including foster family support, residential care, adoption services, services for foster youth transitioning to adulthood, mental health services, intensive home-based care, and community-based family resources.
We celebrate our values of respect, integrity, courage and hope through our work, and most importantly, our people.
Aspiranet staff gain inspiration from human connection and understand that success is the product of teamwork. We seek champions for our mission and those committed to excellence.
Your Future Team
Aspiranet's Family and Community Services provide home, visiting, center-based and school-based services to children and families in their communities and offers assistance that is client-centered, trauma-informed, and reflective of best practice standards in the field.
Our services are designed to strengthen families and communities while preventing child maltreatment. When you join our multidisciplinary team, you become part of a passionate group determined to impact lives and empower youth.
Your Impact
Transition to Independence (TIP) Peer Mentors support client's transition goals and provide insight, advising and guidance into their process.
Peer Mentors must have a strong connection to the job and the ability to establish rapport with youth and understand client circumstance.
Your Skills and DutiesProvide constructive and appropriate feedback when needed.Answer questions and provide supportive peer counseling.
Be an active member of the TIP team, by transporting youth on an as needed basis.Be able to collaborate, contribute to, and lead groups as needed.
Education and Work Experience
Experience working with at-risk youth or youth in the foster care systemGood assessment and observation skillsAbility to be non-judgmental of youthGood interpersonal, relational and communication skillsAbility to learn and use problem solving skillsDisplays good listening skillsAbility to ask for help / assistanceDemonstrates the ability to work as a member of a teamAbility to work independently and in potentially stressful situationsAbility to handle self in a calm manner in stressful situationsSelf-directed and able to follow instructionsGood organizational and time-management skillsMeets all state required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing for a Licensed Community Care facility;
i.e. Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index Clearance, TB / Health Physical, valid CDL and clean driving record.Licenses & Certifications
Meets all state required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing for a Licensed Community Care facility;
i.e. Fingerprint and child Abuse Index clearance, TB / Health Physical, valid CDL and clean driving record.
Compensation : $16-$17 / hour
$16-$17 / hour
Benefits :
Aspiranet is a collaborative environment where everyone has a voice in creating the best possible outcomes for our clients and our staff.
We offer an exceptional work environment and a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Our benefits package is robust, aimed at keeping you healthy and well, financially secure, providing a work-life balance, and protecting you from the unexpected.
Job Category :
Transitional Age Youth
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Community / Marketing Title :
Peer Mentor - Temporary Part Time
Company Profile :
EEO Employer Verbiage :
EEO / AA
Aspiranet is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer; all applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.
City : Modesto
Modesto
State : California
California
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Modesto, California US
Last updated : 2024-04-08
Salary : $16 - $17
