• Peer Mentor (Limited Appointment)

    UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    UCLA TIES (Training, Intervention, Education, and Services) for Families is an interdisciplinary program dedicated to optimizing the growth and development of foster/adoptive children from birth to age 26, and their families. Under the supervision of the Mentoring Program manager, the Peer Mentor is responsible for providing support, guidance, and hope to clients of TIES via in person, telephone, email, or zoom platforms. The peer mentor functions as a role model and will offer a perspective either as an adoptive parent or as a youth involved with child welfare that will normalize the foster and adoptive process and transition behaviors.

     

    Please note, this is a limited position that may convert to career

     

    Salary range: $26.42/hr - $37.49/hrQualifications

     

    Please submit a cover letter on why you are interested in the role and your experience within the foster community

     

    Must be an adult adoptee OR a former foster youth who resided in foster care for at least two years OR have an adopted sibling

     

    Experience mentoring high risk youth or families

     

    Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team

     

    Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

     

    Ability to take direction and supervision

     

    Ability to speak clearly and distinctly to obtain and convey information

     

    Ability to work flexible schedule which may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

     

    UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.