Compeer Volunteer Program Coordinator - Part-time

STEL, Inc. is the Chautauqua - Allegheny region's leading and largest mental health residential rehabilitation and support provider. We seek caring, empathetic and energetic people to join our team of professionals to support our mission assisting people in recovery from mental illness. Competitive salary and excellent full time benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Sec.125 plan, retirement plan, employee assistance plan and more.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A REWARDING AND MEANINGFUL CAREER, APPLY TODAY!

Role: Compeer Coordinator Program Type: Non-Clinical Mental Health Support / Volunteer Mentoring

Term: Part-time

Location: Onsite in Jamestown, NY

Work Schedule: Flexible - up to 20 hours per week.

Compensation: $19.57/hr

Job Function The Compeer Program Coordinator assists with the implementation of the Compeer program, a non-clinical mental wellness initiative that promotes positive mental health through meaningful friendships. Compeer provides activities and events as well as one-to-one volunteer mentoring for youth and adults experiencing mental health challenges. This position plays a vital role in reducing isolation, increasing social connection, and supporting recovery through the healing power of friendship. This individual will be involved with service delivery, volunteer engagement, participant support, community partnerships,

Duties Program Support & Direct Service

• Assess participant interests, strengths, and social needs to support appropriate volunteer matches.
• Monitor mentoring relationships and provide guidance, support, and problem-solving as needed.
• Assist with maintaining all program records, progress notes, and documentation.
• Help facilitate or coordinate small group activities and social events.

Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Support

• Assist with volunteer recruitment efforts through outreach, presentations, and community networking.
• Maintain regular contact with volunteers to offer support,and encouragement.

Community Outreach & Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with mental health providers, schools, veterans’ services, senior services, and other referral sources.
• Increase awareness of the program to grow referrals and volunteer involvement.
• Support fundraising, including annual golf tournament, and public awareness efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education

• High School Diploma and minimum of 1 year of hands-on work experience in Human Services field required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in human services related field preferred.

Experience

• Experience working with individuals with mental health challenges in a non-clinical or supportive role preferred.
• Experience working independently and managing multiple responsibilities strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to build trusting relationships with participants, volunteers, and community partners.
• Comfort working independently with strong initiative and self-direction.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with data tracking systems and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Combination of office, community-based meetings, and occasional evening/weekend events.
• Reliable transportation for outreach and community engagement.

Background checks required due to work with vulnerable populations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STEL, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE.) STEL, Inc. complies with all applicable requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title VII, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - Title I; New York State Human Rights Law; and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. STEL, Inc. recruits, hires, trains, transfers, promotes, discharges, compensates, and makes all personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin/ancestry, or disability unrelated to an individuals ability to perform the job.