PEER MENTOR

POSITION PURPOSE
The Peer Mentor will work one-on-one with First Step Act/reSTARt program participants to build trust, provide motivation, and offer guidance on decision-making, job searching, and building social capital. Additionally, Peer Mentors will work with participants to learn crucial life skills to support them in becoming self-sufficient, responsible, and productive community members. The position is a member of the Mission Services team. This is grant-funded position, approximately 5-7 hours per week.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

1. Follow all Goodwill policies and safety procedures. Must possess professional etiquette.
2. Knowledge of current best practices in the delivery of re-entry services, and acceptance of Goodwill's Philosophy Concerning People Served.
3. The ability to interpret human behavior, and basic knowledge of effective behavior management techniques.
4. Sound professional judgment, adequate to assist in formulating realistic re-entry plans.
5. Provide support to participants regarding work-related issues as a part of the participant’s reentry plan.
6. Connect program participants to community resources and assist them in building natural supports.
7. Meet with program participants on a regularly occurring basis as agreed upon by the Peer Mentor and participant which aligns with established program procedures.
8. Provide the participant with support and guidance in the areas of employment, education and life skills.
9. Attend quarterly Peer Mentoring events scheduled by Goodwill.
10. Serve as a role model of positive behavior.
11. Serve as an advocate for the interests, needs, and rights of the participant.
12. Serve as a liaison for participant feedback to the service navigator and program manager.
13. Meet regularly with the service navigator and/or program manager to provide updates.
14. Maintain confidentiality of the participant and maintain appropriate and professional relationships with the participant.
15. Coordinate prosocial activity for the participant.
16. Ability to create and deliver interactive Peer Mentoring activities.
17. Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with our partners, other staff, funders, and community members.
18. Ensures that information and files are maintained in various formats in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and regulations.

Benefits Overview:

Benefit eligibility is tied to whether you are a full-time employee or part-time employee.

Full-time employees, after satisfying the new hire waiting period, are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, PTO/Holidays, Discounts, Credit Union, Voluntary Benefits, and Mylo.

Part-time employees scheduled to work between 30 and 37.5 hours per week, after satisfying the new hire waiting period, are eligible for Medical, Prescription, PTO, Discounts, Credit Union, Voluntary Benefits, and Mylo.

Part-time employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week, after satisfying the new hire waiting period, are eligible for PTO, Discounts, Credit Union, Voluntary Benefits, and Mylo.