Peer Mentor

Job DetailsJob Location: Madison, WI 53714Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $16.35 - $16.35 HourlyJob Shift: VariesJob Category: Behavior ServicesJob Summary Peer Mentors support people with developmental disabilities to live, work and belong in their communities.    Peer Mentors help people to: Be independent Learn problem-solving and self-advocacy skills Build self-esteem and self-confidence Set goals and make action plans Prepare for their Person-Centered Planning (PCP) meetings and provide support at the meeting, if asked  Connect to resources for public benefits, health and wellness, housing, employment, transportation, training and education, advocacy, and recreation   Peer Mentors are expected to:  Share their personal life experiences about reaching goals Share how they used services and supports to reach their goals Share how they became more self-directed and self-empowered Build positive, trusting relationships Make a safe, understanding space for people to talk about their problems and challenges   Qualifications and Requirements 18 years old Have an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) Willingness to share personal experiences to guide and support others Experience receiving disability-related supports and services Understand and explain individual rights Obtain certification as a Peer Mentor by attending Peer Mentor 101 training and successfully complete a 90-hour internship  Ability to work in-person and virtually Ability to use phone, email, computer, and virtual technology  Preferred experience: lives or has lived independently (with or without support, not in your family home) has or has had a job in the community, and is actively involved in your community.   Knowledge and Abilities Ability to be excited, honest, and upbeat with people Ability to listen closely and work to find solutions to problems Ability to support people to develop Self-Determination skills Ability to find services and resources Knowledge about local agencies Ability to develop relationships with agencies Duties and Responsibilities:   Duty 1 Peer Mentoring (70% of their work time) Create good relationships with people they mentor Get to know the people’s hopes and dreams Develop a list of goals and action steps with people.  Assist people in building their circle of support  Assist people to connect with community resources to meet their goals Serve as an advocate with family members and friends to assist the people in having self-direction Participate in the person-centered planning process, when invited  Spend time with people support them to reach their goals Medicaid reporting: log the date of your meetings, the length of time of your meetings, what you talked about, if it was in-person or virtual meeting, next steps with the action plan. This reporting may be done using a computer.    Duty 2 Ongoing Peer Mentor Training and Networking (15% of their work time) Attend trainings in person or virtually to improve skills with mentoring, person-centered planning, independent facilitation, self-determination, community inclusion, employment, health and wellness, independent living, and transportation. Stay involved with the Peer Mentor group through monthly and quarterly virtual meetings and other scheduled meetings. Attend an in-person Peer Mentor retreat once a year  Present about Peer Mentoring and self-determination at conferences, trainings and other events, when asked. Provide group peer education on self-advocacy, self-determination, and rights. Agency Requirements (10% of their work time) Attend agency new employee orientation and training. Complete all State, County, and agency training requirements. Follow all agency policies and procedures, including code of conduct and ethics.   Educational Support (5% of their time) Share information at meetings for people, staff, and funders about the role of a Peer Mentor and Peer Mentor services   

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