Franklin County / Greenfield Advocate & Per Diem Advocates: Offer support and group facilitation in our Greenfield Community Center and Montague group space; Work with fellow team members and community to care for and maintain the space; Support growth and facilitation of the community. 10-18 hours per week, $19 to $21 per hour based on completion of core trainings and bilingual/bicultural experience (English/Spanish or English/ASL). Per diem (filling in as needed when team members are on vacation, out sick, etc.) also available ($18 to $19 per hour).
Required Qualifications: Investment in the value of peer support and alternatives to conventional clinical systems; Ability to balance a variety of needs in an active center; Your own experience living through trauma, psychiatric diagnosis, homelessness, problems with substances and/or a variety of other life-interrupting challenges; Understanding and commitment to examining and undoing systemic oppression related to racism, gender, psychiatric diagnosis, etc.
Preferred Qualifications: Established residence in Franklin County and familiarity with local resources; Experience offering peer support and familiarity with peer support values and approaches; Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/ASL)/Bicultural.
A Plus: Familiarity with c/s/x, mad, peer, recovery, and/or human rights movements.
Intentional Peer Support, and/or other training relevant to peer-to-peer support (Hearing
Voices, Alternatives to Suicide, etc.); Familiarity with harm reduction approaches.
The application date is Friday, February 14th, 2025. If the position remains unfilled after that point, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to info@wildfloweralliance.org. Your cover letter is the most important part! Use it as an opportunity to tell us why you are invested in this work, and how you meet the qualifications listed. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Video statements may be supplemented for people for whom writing is not accessible for any reason.
To apply for this job email your details to info@wildfloweralliance.org