Agricultural Support Mentor - Farming Community
12 days ago
Elmira
Job Description AIM seeks an Agricultural Support Mentor to join our mission-driven organization. We are looking for a farmer (past or present) to support farmers in our community. Join us! Our growing team is offering a full benefits package that includes: Hybrid Work Environment Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options Life and Pet insurance, as well as other employee discounts 403(b) with matching Generous Paid Time Off and a culture of work/life balance Position Snapshot: The Agricultural Support Mentor engages directly with farmers through one-on-one sessions and group workshops, using lived agricultural experience to provide relatable support and promote mental health awareness. This role fosters resilience, independence, and peer-to-peer connection within the farming community. Essential Functions: • Engage farmers in individual mentoring sessions, providing guidance grounded in lived experience., • Facilitate workshops on mental health awareness, stress management, and resilience tailored to the farming community., • Support farming individuals by removing barriers, improving daily functioning, and gaining independence., • Collaborate with farming individuals and their support networks to help achieve personal and professional farming goals., • Encourage peer-to-peer support and help foster a sense of community among program participants., • Serve on program committees to help adapt services based on participant needs and input., • Personal farming and/or agricultural experience and willingness to share one’s journey as part of a peer-based support model., • Enrollment in or completion of the New York State Certification for Mental Health Peer Mentors is required upon hire., • Strong interpersonal communication and active listening skills., • Person-centered, strength-based, and recovery-oriented approach., • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ensure confidentiality., • Knowledge of local community resources and supports., • Comfortable using computers for documentation and communication., • A combination of sitting at a computer and working in community settings., • Reading, researching, and documentation responsibilities., • Some regional travel is required.