Peer Wellness Coordinator

Looking for a rewarding & meaningful role that supports teen mental health? Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Teen Engagement, the Peer Leadership Fellows Wellness Cohort Coordinator is responsible for the management of the Peer Wellness Cohort of the Peer Leadership Fellows, a national model for peer-to-peer relational engagement and empowering teens to reduce stigma within the Jewish community and among their peers around mental health and wellness. The Peer Wellness Cohort Coordinator works in partnership with the Director of Teen Programs and the Assistant Director of Teen Engagement serving a premiere group of teen leaders, selected through a coordinated application process each spring, representing communities throughout Greater Boston. The Coordinator’s responsibilities include facilitation of monthly workshops, working with Fellows in grades 10 through 12, and involvement in strategic decisions for the program as a whole.

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

Engagement with Fellows:

·       Serve as coordinator/lead trainer/facilitator for PLF Wellness Cohort.

·       Bi-weekly check-ins with each Fellow (support, mentorship, planning, evaluation): one phone/Zoom call & one text message or email exchange per month.

·       Implement strategies and systems, as needed, to support Fellows’ program planning work and timely completion of identified deliverables.

·       Maintain regular communication with Fellows, families and community partners as needed.

·       Schedule and administer make-up opportunities for Fellows as necessary.

·       Facilitate relationship-building within the Wellness Cohort and between members of the Wellness Cohort and Engagement Cohort.

Administration/Coordination:

·       Coordinate scheduling of PLF training seminars/gatherings with PLF Team.

·       Coordinate calendar of PLF Wellness Cohort-led communal programming.

·       Update curriculum in consultation with Assistant Director of Teen Engagement;

·       Secure/coordinate meeting space for training seminars and meetings if separate from Engagement Cohort schedule.

·       Coordinate weekly email communication to Fellows, including content such as meeting reminders, links to upcoming events to share with Fellows’ social networks, useful info, etc. (email, social, group text).

·       Maintain a current record/schedule of Fellows’ work, attendance and feedback.

·       Manage spring recruitment, application, and interview process with PLF team.

Education and Experience: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree, with a Degree in education, psychology, social work, Jewish studies or related field preferred. Position requires 3+ years of proven experience working with teens or in mental health education.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet this minimum hiring criteria.

Skills and Abilities:  Requires knowledge and familiarity with the needs of teens, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and data into innovative and meaningful experiences that meet their needs, including but not limited to:

·       Displays a record of success designing programs that integrate Jewish values to create compelling and joyful experiences.

·       Displays outstanding project management skills from design to implementation, managing deadlines with great attention to detail and maintaining high quality standards.

·       Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills.

·       Demonstrates the ability to multitask and manage situations effectively and diplomatically; ability to adapt to evolving needs and circumstances.

·       Must be a self-starter who takes the initiative.

·       Demonstrates a history of superb interpersonal and active listening skills.

·       Must have a record of successfully working well independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationships.

·       Demonstrates a commitment to building strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:  This position is a hybrid role (some duties may be performed remotely while others require an in-person presence). In-person work is required for training seminars, which typically occur one Sunday afternoon per month. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods. Able to work well in a busy, dynamic and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities. Occasional lifting of up to 10-25 lbs. (e.g., office supplies, program materials, snacks).

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.