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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