The Old Colony Y is looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic Peer Mentor to join our TAG Programs team!
As a Peer Mentor, you will support young adults in a safe, positive, and structured environment while helping them build confidence, independence, and life skills. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, facilitate activities, support community connections, and encourage young adults as they work toward their goals.
What You Will Do- Build positive, supportive relationships with young adults
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor
- Facilitate recreational, social, and community activities
- Support daily living skills, self-care, and meal preparation
- Assist with program intake and orientation
- Use de-escalation and crisis prevention skills
- Support young adults with employment, education, court, and community opportunities
- Complete required program documentation
- Part-time Mondays & Wednesdays from 1:30pm-6:30pm and every other Friday from 1:30pm-6:30pm
- Taunton TAG Program
- Work directly with 12 - 18 year olds in a community-based setting
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact every day
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid ID
- Experience working with adolescents/young adults preferred
- Social services experience preferred
- Must successfully complete CORI and SORI checks
- Professional references required
- Must complete required training and certifications
- Ability to work effectively with young adults who may have emotional and behavioral challenges
Skills Required
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid identification
- Successfully complete CORI and SORI checks
- Professional references
- Complete required training and certifications
- Experience working with adolescents or young adults
- Social services experience
What We Do
Old Colony YMCA is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Serving Southeastern Massachusetts, it provides human services and health and wellness programming for children, families, adults, and seniors. Their mission is to empower individuals to reach their fullest potential and foster the development of strong spirit, mind, and body through community-focused initiatives.
