Peer Mentor
GoodwillJohnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted July 11, 2025
40000 - 40000 USD year
Part Time
About the Company
Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, that operates retail stores selling donated apparel and household items. Proceeds from these sales fund comprehensive workforce development programs—including education, career counseling, on‑the‑job training, and job placement—that empower people facing employment barriers such as welfare dependency, homelessness, criminal records, and disabilities. The organization also offers recovery and community integration services, senior moving assistance, and reentry support, ensuring a holistic approach to community uplift. Goodwill’s culture prioritizes diversity, meaningful work, and work‑life balance, attracting talent passionate about making a tangible difference.
Job Description
The Peer Mentor will work one-on-one with First Step Act/reSTARt program participants to build trust, provide motivation, and offer guidance on decision-making, job searching, and building social capital.
Requirements
- Lived experience with the criminal justice system including personal experience as a formerly incarcerated individual
- High School Diploma or equivalency
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to interpret human behavior and basic knowledge of effective behavior management techniques
- Sound professional judgment
- Ability to create and deliver interactive Peer Mentoring activities
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with our partners, other staff, funders, and community members
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff, partners, funders, and the community served
- Vision and hearing corrected to within normal limits
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
- Ability to perform light or medium duty work, including occasional bending, stooping, stretching, pushing, and pulling for the duration of your work time
- Ability to carry up to 15 lbs. occasionally
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
