Peer Mentor - NAN Project

Eliot Community Human Services

  • Lexington, KY
  • $17.00-21.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 7 days ago
Join Eliot - A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire ChangeAt Eliot, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.Benefits at EliotWe prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
  • Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Retirement Savings - 401(k) with employer match
  • Wellness & Family Support - Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
  • Financial Security - 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
  • Professional Growth - Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
The NAN Project, a division of Eliot, is seeking positive Peer Mentors to join our team. The NAN Project works to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention programs for young people, using a peer-to-peer model. As a Peer Mentor, you will work to provide support to our peers as well as work in coordination with schools to spread mental health awareness.Responsibilities:
  • Prioritize attending presentations, school orientation meetings, peer mentor training sessions, and professional development opportunities, as requested
  • Create and deliver personal stories that highlight the mental health challenges faced by young people in school, along with the resources and supports that aided recovery
  • Reflect on how aspects of identity-such as race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality-have influenced personal mental health experiences and recovery during high school
  • Share stories with the intent to inspire hope, reduce stigma, and educate students about mental health challenges and the path to recovery
  • Develop multiple versions of Comeback Stories tailored to specific student populations and demographics
Qualifications:
  • Requires a High school diploma or equivalent
  • Lived experience with mental health
  • Passion for youth mental health advocacy
Schedule: Flexible, part-time schedule depending on school presentations(This is a contract position; the benefits outlined above do not apply)Hourly Rate$17—$21 USDAt Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.Apply today and make a difference.

Eliot Community Human Services