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EARN Peer Mentor

Overview:

Salary $38,000 year

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Peer Mentor position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

Scope of Position: The Peer Mentor will be an advocate and motivator for participants in the EARN Program and connect them to resources. They will model skill building, relationship development, mentoring, self-esteem and goal-setting. The Peer Mentor will support participants during their time in this program, which focuses on individuals in the EARN Program that is designed to adequately prepare them to gain and retain employment and reach their goals of self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Establish rapport with individuals in EARN by demonstrating and maintaining clear, consistent and appropriate boundaries
Mentor activities and assess the participant’s progress toward achieving employment and personal goals
Convince individuals to participate in and follow through with planned activities as outlined in their Individual Employment Plan (IEP)
Help participants identify supportive resources in the community that will aid goal completion
Liaison between participants and other staff members to address concerns and follow-up as needed
Oversee participants activities and assist with workshop schedules
Develop creative solutions to participants attendance problems
Ensure positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
Maintain participant files as specified by contractor
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements:

Education related to business, education, human resources or related area is preferred, but not required
Ability to prioritize tasks
Flexibility
A desire to help individuals in recovery
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

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INDUSTRY

Business Consulting

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Dearborn, MI

DATE POSTED

June 9, 2023