D.R.I.V.E. Peer Mentor (Work-Study)

Keuka College - Keuka Park, NY

The D.R.I.V.E. Peer Mentor will mentor and support individuals with developmental disabilities as they assimilate into the college environment and explore their personal goals for the future on the campus of Keuka College. The D.R.I.V.E. (diversity, responsibility, inclusion, vision, and experiential learning) program provides a unique service allowing the D.R.I.V.E. Peer Mentor to:

• Discover the nature and needs of individuals with developmental disabilities as they transition from high school to the adult community, and as they explore their goals and dreams for the future.
• Conduct assessments and learn to develop as well as implement goals and objectives that are consistent with D.R.IV.E. student’s IEP and ISP as outlined by State Education Department (SED) regulations and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Gain knowledge and an appreciation for the commonalities within our society as a whole, through diversity training and exposure to people who may have different abilities than our own.

Essential Responsibilities

• Facilitate campus integration and access to campus resources for visiting students from the D.R.I.V.E. program.
• Provide specific academic instruction as outlined by their D.R.I.V.E. student’s IEP and transition goals, with support and direction from the Arc of Yates’ Transition Education Staff.
• Demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support Keuka College’s mission, vision, values, philosophy, and policies.
• Foster inter-agency and College wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.
• Participate in any and all Arc of Yates and/or Keuka College required trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Eligible for a Federal work-study or Keuka work-study award.
2. Current Keuka College student in the traditional undergraduate on-campus program.
3. Individuals with Field Period™ and/or other experiences working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred.
4. Must be free of the communicable disease of tuberculosis and agree to annual PPD testing.
5. Must clear criminal background check by Arc of Yates at the cost of the organization; not the student employee.

Physical Requirements

1. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
2. Occasional weekend and evening hours required.

 

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Pay Rate

9.00

Pay Type

Hourly

Posted: 30+ days ago

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