Job detail
Peer Mentor, Worcester, MA
Key Program, Inc.
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/6/2026
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Salary
$25 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The peer mentor provides community-Based support, coaching, and therapeutic interventions to youth to foster independence and life skills. They work collaboratively with caseworkers and community providers to ensure goal completion and provide emergency support when needed.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or ged and at least three years of lived experience, preferably in child welfare. A valid driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle are required for daily travel.
high schoolCase ManagementCommunicationDocumentationMentoringGoal SettingYouth DevelopmentProfessional BoundariesTherapeutic InterventionsCrisis SupportTrauma-informed CareCultural HumilityBehavioral Health SupportCommunity Resource CoordinationLife Skills Coaching
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Assistance
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid Sick Time
- Bereavement Leave
- Personal Days
- Scholarship Opportunities
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
- Pre-tax Childcare