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Sevita Peer Partner in Palm Desert, California
Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
TAY Peer Partner
Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a TAY Peer Partner, you'll provide guidance to transitional aged youth (TAY) being served through the system by utilizing personal prior experience to help foster a relationship of trust and support, identify strengths and unmet needs, to build connection, confidence and hope for the youth.
Each day, the connections you make and the compassion you bring make a difference in the lives of our participants. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of staff and supportive supervisors, while you grow your career.
$38,022 Annually (Salary plus overtime)
Responsibilities:
Advocacy and liaison services between the TAY youth, clinician, treatment staff, community agencies, services, families and child(ren)
Provide services in the home and community
Ensure families are properly supported through the system of care, probation or mental health services and connect families to resources/services in the community
Participates as a member of the child and family team and assists the TAY youth in bringing up and discussing difficult issues at meetings
Leads or co-leads youth groups
Attends and participates in trainings, treatment planning meetings, court review hearings, team decision-making, IEP and other meetings
Documentation and record keeping
Performs additional duties and activities as required
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Prior personal experience as a youth who has been served through the system of care, probation, or mental health services required
Experience in a mental health setting preferred
Reliable transportation, auto insurance, registration, and a valid driver’s license
Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks
COVID-19 full vaccination required
Why Join Us?
Full-time position (40 hours/week)
Full compensation/benefits package plus 401(k) with company match.
Generous Paid time off and holiday pay.
"On-Demand Pay"- get paid for the days you work without waiting for payday! All employees have the option to access their pay as soon as they earn it through their employee app - no fees and super easy!
Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Mentor Network is pleased to be an equal employment employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities