Position Summary:
This position is a IDD Peer Support Mentor. This professional’s life experience with Intellectual/Developmental services provides expertise that professional training cannot replicate. The IDD peer support mentor is a fully integrated team member who provides highly individualized and group services and promotes the self-determination and shared decision-making abilities of beneficiaries.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-12pm
Position Classification: Part-time
What You’ll Do
This position is a IDD Peer Support Mentor. This professional’s life experience with Intellectual/Developmental services provides expertise that professional training cannot replicate. The IDD peer support mentor is a fully integrated team member who provides highly individualized and group services and promotes the self-determination and shared decision-making abilities of beneficiaries.
Your care will make a huge difference in the lives of the people you will be helping. You will help our clients with their daily living activities, including employment support, as well as keep them socially engaged in activities so their days are enjoyable and meaningful. Daily documentation and reporting are required.
YOU WOULD BE A GREAT FIT FOR OUR TEAM IF YOU CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SKILLSET:
1. Provides coaching, mentoring, and consultation to the beneficiary to promote self- advocacy and self-direction.
2. Models recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness and resilience.
3. Supports and empowers the individual to exercise his or her legal rights within the community.
4. Build trust and establish rapport, by using person centered dialogue to effectively communicate with individual being supported.
5. Assist individuals during life transitions by educating them about systems, processes, and resources.
How You’ll Benefit
Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. We offer a competitive hourly rate, flexible schedules, and paid training for completing the required courses below to provide you with key skills to help serve our clients:
- CPR / First Aid
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Medication Administration
- OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)
- Seizure Management
- Other training courses relevant to this position and your growth.
Plus, if you regularly work more than 30 hours a week, you’ll receive the following fabulous benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
- Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
What We’re Looking For
To join our team, you must have a willingness to provide care in various community settings. We require a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance. You must also be willing to successfully complete a background check. The incumbent must be a certified IDD Peer Mentor.
If you’re kind-hearted and seek a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help, then please apply now at our website: www.eastersealsucp.com OR by sending your resume to: recruiter@eastersealsucp.com
About Easterseals UCP NC & VA
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to helping children, adults and families living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and mental health challenges live their best possible lives. Each year, we support over 22,000 children, adults, and families with more than 9 million hours of meaningful direct services and life-changing programs in 140 different locations.