Peer Mentor

We are seeking a peer mentor for a fixed-term and part-time role (50% of full-time) until December 31, 2027. Welcome to Diakonissalaitos to develop neuro-safe communities. The Neurokirjo adults development project aims to build a neuro-safe community coaching program and to shape the concept and requirements of neuro-safety through co-development. The Neurokirjo adults refer primarily to ADHD- and autism-spectrum adults who have a diagnosis or recognize neurodivergent traits in themselves. The project draws on lessons from the Diakonissalaitos’ Support for neurodivergence with lived experience and co-research on the needs and experiences of adults with ADHD and autism outside work and education. Task and its goals: in your work you will develop community coaching with the team and the target group. You will participate in piloting coaching sessions together with your co-working coach. You will help the team implement workshops related to neuro-safety for professionals. You will participate as part of the team in leading our multidisciplinary network for adults with neurodivergence. The job is mainly daytime; evenings and occasionally weekends. The project is implemented mainly in Helsinki. The workplace is located at Alppikatu 2, in Alppikortteli, Helsinki. Coaching sessions take place at various Diakonissalaitos sites in Helsinki or in the greater Helsinki area. We expect from you: personal experience as an adult living with neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD and/or autism). We value experiential knowledge and the perspective of lived experience. A secondary-level qualification (high school or vocational qualification). Interest and ability to work in human-centered development and in related changing situations. Motivation to understand and articulate phenomena, needs, pain points and successes of neuro-safe communities for the project’s development. Willingness to learn and share neuro-safe community skills. Ability and interest to work with changing groups and with diverse people. We also value experience in community coaching and understanding of working with minority groups and intersectionality. Work culture: you will join a team including a coordinator and a coach. Your supervisor is committed to supporting you and the whole workplace’s development with a coaching approach. We use neuro-safety principles and foster an atmosphere where everyone can be their authentic self. We are a smoke-free and substance-free workplace. We offer: The peer mentor position salary is 2450-2650 €/month for full-time; the role is part-time (50% time), so salary is pro-rated. Terms according to the Private Social Services Sector collective agreement. - sports, well-being and culture benefit - comprehensive occupational health care and extensive leisure-time accident insurance - a dedicated onboarding and welcoming onboarding - opportunity to apply your skills and strengths - opportunity to pursue career coaching. How to apply: you can leave your application by answering a few questions. Application deadline is 4.9. we may close recruitment earlier. Interviews start in the week of 7.9 at Alppikatu 2, Helsinki. Start date 21.9.2026 or as agreed. We value diversity and encourage applicants from different backgrounds to apply. If invited to interview, you can share any needs for interview circumstances in advance. For questions contact: Service Unit Manager Heli Sutinen, tel. 050 323 1553. Diakonissalaitos works boldly for a life of human dignity. Through the foundation’s public-benefit activities we support the most vulnerable. Rinnekodit, our societal enterprise, provides meaningful social and health services to those in need, and we are involved in education. Together we build a more just society. We are a responsible workplace for 3 400 professionals who work with heart. At the center of all our activities is the human being. www.diakonissalaitos.fi