Youth Advocate Peer Mentor/YCCS

Gandara Mental Health Center • Springfield, MA • 1h ago

Youth Advocate Peer Mentor | YCCS Job Category: Operations -Community
Service Requisition Number: YOUTH003306 Posting Details Posted: May 22,
2026 Full-Time LocationsShowing 1 location Springfield, MA 01105, USA
Job Details Description Why Work For Gandara Explore the career pathways
in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based
Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential,
Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or
leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better
enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the
ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the
organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that
supports the community we serve, so Join the G?ndara team today!
Benefits: Retirement Plan 403(b) Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life
Insurance Paid vacations Paid holidays 8 discretionary days Mileage
Reimbursement Salary: \$20.00 Hourly Additional Benefits: Career Growth
Opportunities Culturally Diverse population Clinical Licensing Support
Job Title: Peer Mentor Work Location: Agawam, MA *Bilingual Candidates
Encouraged to Apply \EOE M/F/D/V \Union/Non-Union Job Summary: The
Youth Advocate Peer Mentor , structured, one-to-one, strength-based
support services for the purpose of addressing daily living, social, and
communication needs. Services are designed to support age-appropriate
social functioning or ameliorate deficits in the youth?s age-appropriate
social functioning. Youth Advocate Peer Mentor services include
supporting, coaching, and training the youth in age-appropriate
behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict
resolution, and relating appropriately to other children and
adolescents, as well as adults. The Youth Advocate Peer Mentor creates
strategic activities in order to meet a pre-established goal. Duties and
Responsibilities: Direct time with youth engaged in activities in the
program that are designed to address one or more goals on the youth?s
existing treatment plan, or ICP. Provide coaching, supporting, and
training in order to ensure the youth?s success in navigating various
social @contexts, learning new skills, and making functional progress.
Maintains phone and face-to-face consultation with youth on a regular
basis (i.e. at least weekly and as often as necessary) Collaborate with
other necessary individuals the youth and family may have contact with,
such as Case Managers, Probation Officers, Judges, District Attorneys,
Attorneys, Teachers, Physicians, etc. Demonstrated ability to be
innovative, creative, analytical, and decisive in problem-solving.
Demonstrated communications and organizational skills Awareness and
sensitivity to @contextual variables such as race, culture, gender,
sexuality, disability, economics, and lived experience. Submit detailed
progress reports and follow compliance guidelines Provides client with
transportation for treatment-related activities Minimum Qualifications:
Degree Required: Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma/GED. 2
year?s minimum required experience (volunteering or working with youth)
Bilingual Preferred (Spanish/English)

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