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Mentor/Skill Builder, Supportive Partners for Recovery Program

Key Responsibilities:
To partner with an adult mental health consumer, who is enrolled in the Western New York Care Coordination Program,* in a supportive relationship. To pursue social and life enhancing skills that the consumer has identified in their recovery plans. The goal of the relationship is to provide support so the enrollee can access and be successful in community venues.
  • Work individually with an adult mental health consumer who is enrolled in a WNYCC Program on a mutually agreed upon schedule towards an identified goal.
  • Collaborate with the WNYCC Program’s Care Coordinator and the Compeer Program Coordinator to locate community venues and successfully implement the program.
  • Work with the consumer to provide feedback to Compeer and the Care Coordinator on the outcome of the activities.
  • Participate in program evaluation and improvement.
  • Attend client enrichment activities and other program related events as required.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of the community.


Experience:
Previous work/volunteering with mental health consumers and knowledge of mental health systems preferred. Reliable transportation and good driving record are required. 

Salary: $10/hour
Hours: Flexible: evening and weekends may be required, 3 hours / week / per client 
 
Inquiries to:
Renee Bryant
546-8280, ext.107
rbryant@compeer.org

or

MaryEllen Hecht
546-8280, ext. 104
mfhecht@compeer.org 

* The Western New York Care Coordination Program is a collaborative initiative between six county governments, the New York State Office of Mental Health, providers and consumers, to transform community services systems serving people diagnosed with mental illness. The goal of the program is to create systems that are responsive to the interests of consumers, ensure access to high quality services and promote recovery. Service Delivery is based upon an individual services plan developed in partnerships with consumers and their families: A recovery system of care that is person centered and person driven.

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