How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Michigan Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is looking for 4-6 Peer Mentors to join our expanding research team. The successful candidates will be crucial in providing peer support and mentorship for participants taking part in a research initiative to improve the mental health of transgender and nonbinary individuals starting gender-affirming hormones. The ideal candidates will be able to provide supportive guidance to individuals through the gender transition process and have experience providing peer support. The peer mentors will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Study Coordinator, and Peer Coordinator to ensure the peer support initiative is conducted in accordance with our study protocol, our guiding principles, and University of Michigan regulatory guidelines. This position is temporary and requires about 5 hours/week. Candidates must be able to work in-person with potential for hybrid work.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
Examples of tasks include:
- Meet with participants to provide peer support in one-on-one and group settings
- Take notes on individual and group sessions detailing topics and key content discussed
- Attend medical appointments with participants
- Weekly meetings with Peer Coordinator to provide updates
- Work with Peer Coordinator to ensure adherence to training and guidelines
Required Qualifications*
- Must be able to provide supportive guidance to individuals going through the gender transition process
- Must be comfortable discussing and addressing mental health issues
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be inclusive and respectful of all gender identities
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience working with transgender/nonbinary people
- Professional peer support experience
- Training and group meeting facilitation experience
- Demonstrated experience with problem solving and conflict resolution
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.