Peer Mentor - Project STAGE

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Shine Bright with Us: Join Our Team as a Peer Mentor - Project STAGE!

Are you passionate about helping others succeed? Do you thrive on supporting students in their academic journey? Look no further! We're seeking dedicated Peer Mentors for our Project S.T.A.G.E. program.

We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about working with students with disabilities from diverse backgrounds and want to make a difference in their lives, we encourage you to apply today!

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, the Peer Mentor for Project S.T.A.G.E. (Students Transitioning to Academics and Gainful Employment) responsible for relating to students with disabilities from diverse backgrounds. Guides and supports students in areas like time management, wellness, and academic success, helps student navigate the college environment with confidence. Provides individualized guidance and ongoing feedback and facilitates individual mentoring sessions with assigned mentees. Encourages positive life skills such as proper nutrition, fitness, money management, stress management, etc. Mentoring efforts will be focused on the following topics and skill sets: Adjusting to the college environment Time Management and Study Skills, College Clubs, Events, Resources, etc. Safety, Health and Wellness, Independence and appropriate college behavior.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides academic and social support and encourages Project STAGE students to become independent learners.

• Cultivates and maintains an environment that is conducive to student learning and development.

• Participates in preliminary and on-going trainings and team meetings.

• Serves as a role model for mentees by maintaining a positive attitude and cultivating relationships.

• Communicates training needs and/or student concerns to the Dean's Office and appropriate Project STAGE staff.

• Provides weekly and/or monthly reports to Program Director regarding progress of assigned mentees.

• Documents all mentoring sessions and maintains accurate student files.

• Provides timely and opens communications with the Dean's Office and appropriate Project STAGE staff regarding mentee progress, issues and concerns.

• Adheres to all current IRSC and Project STAGE policies and guidelines.

• Comply with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA - 34 CFR Part 99).

• Provides academic and social support as scheduled on a weekly basis

• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Enrollment as a full or part-time student at Indian River State College (IRSC) in good academic standing and good student conduct standing after completing at least one (1) semester.

• Pursuing a degree in the education or health and human services disciplines-preferred

• Ability to convey academic skills, social skills, and life skills in a practical and comprehensive manner.

• Ability to work independently as well as with others.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds.

• Willingness to make students active partners in the learning process.

• Ability to pay close attention to detail as well as the possession of good judgment and a strong work ethic.

• Computer proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and the Internet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical requirements for this position include:

• Ability to regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to safely lift, hold, and carry up to 50 pounds of supplies and/or equipment needed for student training.

• Manual dexterity and balance required for demonstrating applications.

• Demonstration of appropriate skills as required by curriculum and standards.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach with hands and arms, and stoop.

• Ability to maintain and/or troubleshoot all lab equipment in the lab.

• Ability to bend down and get on knees while performing different techniques.

• Ability to present verbal lectures/demonstrations.

• Vision abilities sufficient to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Excellent Hand-Eye coordination skills required to demonstrate appropriate skills required of the program.

• Ability to travel to and pick up miscellaneous supplies from local vendors for materials for student training and make good purchasing decisions or substitutions.

• Physically demonstrate new and unique methods and materials.

• IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.