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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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day 2:1 Match on retirement savingsResponsibilities*

Examples of tasks include:

Meet with participants to provide peer support in one-on-one and group settingsTake notes on individual and group sessions detailing topics and key content discussedAttend medical appointments with participants Weekly meetings with Peer Coordinator to provide updatesWork with Peer Coordinator to ensure adherence to training and guidelinesRequired Qualifications*Must be able to provide supportive guidance to individuals going through the gender transition processMust be comfortable discussing and addressing mental health issuesExcellent communication skillsMust be inclusive and respectful of all gender identitiesDesired Qualifications*Experience working with transgender/nonbinary peopleProfessional peer support experienceTraining and group meeting facilitation experienceDemonstrated 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.