About Radiant Health Solution

Mission: To empower communities through access to agencies, organizations, and families with exceptional peer support professionals who transform children's lives through culturally-responsive care. We provide access to workforces with authentic lived experiences that foster emotional well-being and family resilience through individualized support that meets children where they are to every home, school, and other community settings.

Vision: To be the access point to premier providers of skilled, culturally-competent peer professionals across New York State that exceed the standard for high quality community based children's emotional wellness support services. Driven by excellence, we only collaborate with companies that prioritize staff and professional development to ensure every child receives personalized care that nurtures their growth, strengthens family bonds, and builds lasting community connections.

Position Overview

The Youth & Family Peer Mentor/Specialist at Radiant Health Solution provides culturally-responsive support to children, youth, and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Drawing upon your own lived experience as either a young person who has navigated support systems or as a parent/caregiver who has supported a child through similar journeys, you will offer hope, guidance, and practical assistance to help others develop personalized strategies for managing challenges, building resilience, and achieving goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish supportive, trust-based relationships with children, youth, and families through shared lived experience
• Provide individualized mentoring that meets children and families "where they are" in homes, schools, and community settings
• Help youth and families develop personalized strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and achieving goals
• Facilitate connections between families facing similar situations to create peer-to-peer support networks
• Connect families to community resources, educational opportunities, and support services across New York State
• Advocate for youth and families within various systems (healthcare, education, child welfare, etc.)
• Document interactions and progress according to program requirements while maintaining confidentiality
• Model effective coping skills, stress management techniques, and healthy family communication
• Provide educational support to help families understand their child's needs and strengths
• Conduct outreach activities to engage diverse communities in culturally-responsive services

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education beneficial but not required
• Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Strong communication and active listening skills
• Knowledge of children's emotional wellness, family systems, and resilience-building approaches
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication
• Commitment to ongoing personal wellness and professional development

Personal Attributes

• Empathy and compassion for children and families in challenging situations
• Non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to supporting others
• Cultural humility and sensitivity to diverse family structures and backgrounds
• Problem-solving abilities and creativity in developing individualized support strategies
• Patience and persistence in supporting long-term growth and healing

Benefits of the Role

• Meaningful work that directly impacts family resilience and children's emotional wellbeing
• Continued personal and professional growth through Radiant Health Solution's commitment to staff development
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Equal Opportunity Employer: Radiant Health Solution values diverse lived experiences and is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented communities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Bronx, NY 10454 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10454: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person