About AMI:
AMI, Inc. provides an array of recovery-oriented services to adults, and occasionally older children, with mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Our services are based on each individual’s strengths and their desire to achieve personal goals. We accomplish our mission by inspiring hope, encouraging self-advocacy, and assisting in the development of natural supports within each person’s community.
Job Overview:
AMI, Inc. is seeking a reliable and responsible Peer Mentor to join our team. The Peer Mentor will assist consumers with a wide range of services both on-site and in the community. The PM will support the individual participants in identifying life choices and assisting them in overcoming obstacles to achieving their personally chosen goals. This is an entry-level position that provides an opportunity for on-the-job training and growth under the direction of the Peer Service Supervisor, Program Director, and/or Chief Operating Officer.
Job Duties
- Assist peer with achieving their personal goals
- Accompany consumers to appointments at their request
- Participate in treatment team meetings as necessary
- Attend regular in-house supervision and staff training as required by AMI
- Contribute in housekeeping duties
Preferred Skills
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Excellent time management and organization abilities
- Meticulous documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all records and reports
- Capable of establishing trustworthy relationships with peers and co-workers
Qualifications:
- Must have completed a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess a valid PA driver’s license and be fully insurable in the state of PA
- Strongly recommended to have personal transportation and be willing to use personal vehicle for work as required
- Two years paid or voluntary work experience strongly preferred
- Must be a prior/current mental health consumer with the ability to role model recovery
- Successful candidates must undergo a drug screening as part of the hiring process and maintain a drug-free status throughout employment
- Candidates are subject to state and federal background checks (certain charges related to violence or offenses concerning the welfare of children may disqualify applicants for employment)
- Must be able to commit to the attendance of AMI’s 2-week training period and 10 hours of shadowing an experienced Peer Mentor
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
- This position requires the applicant to have lived experience with recovery from mental health and/or substance abuse. As a peer mentor, you will be supporting participants through your lived experience by showing empathy and role modeling.
Do you have personal lived experience with mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse recovery that you are comfortable drawing from in order to help others be successful?
If so, please share a little about your lived experience.
- Do you have a valid Drivers License and fully insurable?
Work Location: In person
