The Peer Mentor works directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to provide support to increase participation in the campus community on goals outlined in their individualized plans. The Peer Mentor will provide services within the classroom and campus community in order to promote independence, inclusion and quality of life. The Peer Mentor is responsible for implementing and monitoring services in compliance with State, Federal, and Center regulations and operating standards.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Activities may include but are not limited to the following:
Support an individual in the classroom or across the campus community as outlined in their individualized plan.
Provide tutoring or assistance in coursework.
Participate in activities as part of the InclusiveU team that may include meetings, trainings and committees.
Implement and monitor plans for people receiving services through the OPWDD Home and Community Based Waiver Program.
Delivery of direct services to individuals while assessing appropriateness of plan as developed, progress/regression, continued appropriateness of plan.
Oversee the safety and well-being of the individuals.
Maintain and regularly compile documentation to be reviewed by supervisor as required.
Ensure positive and effective communication and cooperation within and between department, division, center, family and community personnel.
Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the culture, values and mission.
Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and center regulations and operating standards.
Must have understanding of the characteristics of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
At least 1 year working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred.
Basic computer skills.
This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services, therefore, is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities)
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Regularly attend scheduled shifts and meetings, being punctual.
Exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people.
Legible handwriting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/HAZARDS
Job related tasks do not involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. May have exposure to unpredictable individuals and situations when working at sites.
Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions.
OSHA Exposure Category III
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
The employee must have full sight and hearing with fluency in the English language. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and may be exposed to verbal and/or physical aggression.
Ability to walk, bend, and squat.
Ability to climb and descend stairs.
Must be able to move and react quickly.
Must be able to manage and cope in sometimes stressful situations.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, scanner, computer printer, etc.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising work-flow and efficiency.
WORK CONTACT GROUP
All staff, individuals at sites, visitors, family members, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time and/or Part-Time
Position
Peer Mentor
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Hiring Manager(s)
Christine McNeely, Jordan Roberts
Location
The Kelberman Center Syracuse
About the Organization
The Kelberman Center is the leading provider of autism services for children, adults and families in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York.
We provide comprehensive programming and services for people throughout all phases of life, from early childhood through adulthood, including: Home and Community Based, Educational, Clinical, Residential and Recreation and Camp. Our goal is to meet people and families where they are in life and to support them every step of the way on their journeys navigating autism. The expert staff at The Kelberman Center empower the people we support with specialized, one-of-a-kind programs, resources, support and wrap-around services, creating a fulling, life-enriching experience for people and families.
We believe in the power of individuals, family, and community working together to maximize our collective potential.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.