Youth Peer Mentor Jobs

SALARY INCREASED + $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento and among the most highly respected. SCH is an equal opportunity employer who values an inclusive work environment that celebrates and recognizes the diversity of its employees. At SCH, we appreciate that having employees of many different backgrounds strengthens our organization, and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.

OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of the Clinical Program Manager or Lead/Urgent Response Supervisor, the Youth Peer Mentor (YPM) provides immediate and follow-up care and support youth being served in the Urgent Response Department during times of crisis and urgent need. The YPM utilizes lived experience to increase engagement with youth, provide advocacy for youth, and aid youth with connections to needed services and resources while promoting a wellness and recovery philosophy within a strength-based approach. This will also involve peer coaching/mentoring, providing community resource information and advocating for services. The YPM works as part of Urgent Response department and team of care within SCH. Some positions shall provide in-home support, accompanying youth and parents to meetings, etc.

LOCATION: 2750 Sutterville Rd. Sacramento, CA 95820

SCHEDULE: Tues – Sat, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

SALARY: $19.78 - $22.25 per hour, Non-Exempt

A High School diploma or GED is required.

The completion of at least 12 units in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Early Childhood Development or similar field is preferred.

Must have received recent direct services through the public mental health system as a youth. The YPM cannot have received or be receiving services through the Sacramento Children’s Home. Also, working with youth who received public mental health services is not a substitute for this requirement.

Driving is an essential function of this job, and as such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage is also required.

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long-term disability plans, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development and career advancement opportunities.

TO APPLY: Qualified employees must submit a completed Request for Promotion or Transfer form along with their resume to Human Resources. External candidates must complete our online employment application available at www.kidshome.org/careers.

PLEASE NOTE: Non-SCH employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background process that includes passing a drug test, including marijuana. Applicants who do not pass any part of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.