Peer Mentor - Project STAGE
Indian River State College | |
$13.00 / hr | |
United States, Florida, Fort Pierce | |
Dec 20, 2024 | |
Job Description
Working at IRSC has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a benefits package: *Wellness Wonders: Dive into a world of well-being with perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits that prioritize your fitness, mental health, and overall happiness await you with our employee only coverage paid by the college. *Retirement Radiance: Picture your future shining as bright as your career! Our retirement benefits are designed to turn your golden years into a sunlit oasis. With robust plans and strategic investments, we're planting the seeds for your retirement bliss. *Generous Time-Off Universe: Recharge and rejuvenate with ample vacation time, ensuring you return to work with newfound enthusiasm. *Career Launchpad: Propel your career forward with projects that are not just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change. 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:
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical requirements for this position include:
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. ClassificationStudent Workers SupervisoryNo FLSA ExemptNo Employment TypeStudent (Fixed Term) Compensation and Application DeadlinePay range starts at: $13.00/hour | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience. | Open until filled. | |