SuccessLink Teen - Health & Wellness Peer (YOUTH ONLY APPLICANTS)

Job Description

Job DescriptionOrganization Description

Roxbury Tenants of Harvard Association, Inc. (RTH) is a private 501(c)(3) multi-service nonprofit housing and human service organization. Founded in 1969 by Mission Hill residents and Harvard University students, RTH aims to preserve the unique character of the neighborhood while supporting its vibrant, diverse community. RTH provides high-quality, low- and moderate-income housing alongside a variety of programs and services designed to foster wellness, education, and community engagement.

Our community includes over 1,100 housing units accommodating approximately 2,000 residents, with primary languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian. We offer resources such as a Community Center, fitness facilities, afterschool programs, and senior drop-in services, and we prioritize resident empowerment and tenant participation.

RTH Mission

"RTH seeks to develop, preserve, and maintain safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income people of diverse backgrounds in the RTH/Mission Hill neighborhood and to improve the quality of life for its residents."

SUMMARY:

Acts in the best interest of the RTH organization, reflecting the values of teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required or acquired within 30 days of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist staff to ensure that RTH program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
• Comply with state and local regulations as they relate to your position
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with the commitments made to funders, partner organizations and the policies, goals, values, and mission of the RTH
• Build and maintain a high standard of service and serve as a role model for peers and community members
• Discuss/research issues affecting youth health and wellness
• Create/lead interactive sessions with peers/community addressing issues
• Learn and practice research, project planning, and advocacy
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• Maintains safety as priority and ensures staff, volunteer and participants do the same.
• Models and teaches RTH core values.
• Interested in working with young people and issues that affect them
• Willing to learn and try new things

END RESULT:

1. Provide safe, secure, educational and fun experiences for residents and participants.
2. Work as a team to educate and inform other teens and the community about issues affecting teen's health and wellness.