Peer Mentor

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Grade : 3

ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children.

ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 450 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Job Summary : The Peer Mentor plays a crucial role in supporting program participants through a variety of responsibilities aimed at fostering connections, aiding in problem-solving, and providing valuable insights drawn from personal experiences to ensure their continued engagement and progress.

The items listed below are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide.

Establishing and nurturing connections with program participants through virtual and in-person interactions, offering peer counseling based on personal lived experiences.

Thoroughly examine worksheets related to life skills modules to ensure clarity and understanding. Provide feedback and guidance to participants to reinforce comprehension and application of the material.

• Assisting program participants in cultivating essential skills, building confidence, and fostering meaningful relationships to better prepare them for their career pursuits.
• Creating an inclusive and supportive environment conducive to open dialogue and collaboration, where participants feel empowered to share their experiences and perspectives freely.
• Developing relevant content and managing a closed social media group to facilitate effective communication and resource sharing among participants, enhancing their learning and networking opportunities.
• Collaborating closely with the Employment Coach to coordinate and schedule one-on-one meetings with participants, providing additional support and assistance as required to ensure their needs are met effectively.

Skills / Requirements :

Years of Experience :

Lived experience in the foster care system

Education / Licenses / Certifications :

High School Diploma or GED

Important Notes

ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans' status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law.

Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4.

ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).