DRIVE Student Peer Mentor

Keuka College•Keuka Park, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The D.R.I.V.E. Student Peer Mentor mentors and supports individuals with developmental disabilities as they assimilate into the Keuka College environment and explore personal goals for the future. The D.R.I.V.E. program (diversity, responsibility, inclusion, vision, and experiential learning) gives mentors an opportunity to learn about the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities as they transition from high school to adult community life, conduct assessments, and develop and implement goals consistent with students’ IEPs and ISPs under State Education Department regulations and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The role also promotes appreciation of shared experiences across society through diversity training and engagement with people with different abilities. This student position has variable hours of up to 20 hours per week. While classes are in session, the employee may not work more than 20 hours per week across all combined Keuka College employment. The role is non-exempt and paid at the New York State minimum wage hourly rate.

Requirements

Be a current Keuka College student in the traditional undergraduate on-campus program.
Be free of communicable tuberculosis and agree to annual PPD testing.
Clear a criminal background check conducted by Mozaic; the organization pays the cost.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate high integrity and maintain complete confidentiality.
Be sensitive and responsive to the needs and concerns of students, faculty, college staff, and the public.
Work under pressure with a high tolerance for interruptions and work with diverse groups of people.
Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds is required.
Occasional weekend and evening hours are required.

Nice To Haves

Field Period™ and/or other experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Facilitate campus integration and access to campus resources for visiting students in the D.R.I.V.E. program.
Provide specific academic instruction based on the D.R.I.V.E. student's IEP and transition goals, with support and direction from Mozaic staff.
Demonstrate behaviors and attitudes that support Keuka College’s mission, vision, values, philosophy, and policies.
Promote inter-agency and college-wide cooperation and teamwork through positive and constructive communication.
Ensure assigned tasks are completed in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a professional and courteous attitude toward coworkers and internal and external customers, and represent Keuka College and its programs, policies, and procedures positively.
Maintain effective working relationships to support institution-wide teamwork.
Attend required training and meetings to support effectiveness in the position.
Support the Keuka College mission, vision, and values, adhere to institutional policies, and demonstrate high standards of integrity.
Protect student privacy in accordance with FERPA policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other functions as assigned by management.