Peer Mentor Coordinator

Granite State Independent Living•Concord, NH

About The Position

Coordinate volunteer mentors and provide 1:1 peer support to mentee. Work closely with the supervisor to support recruitment, training, matching, and developing best practices that promote a positive and productive relationship with the mentee and mentors. Essential Functions Obtain and maintain training as a Peer Mentor. Collaborate with United Spinal Association by attending and participating in offered meetings and training courses, sharing information with larger audience of consumers. Maintain ongoing contact with consumers, mentors/mentees of the program to determine the effectiveness and satisfaction of the consumers, mentors/mentees in the program. Recruit new mentors to the program, conduct presentations and other outreach activities routinely and as requested. Provide peer support by phone and in person to consumers or potential consumers as requested by internal or external referral sources. Participate and host Peer events in person, or virtually as assigned. Track participation of mentors/mentees in Peer events . In collaboration with supervisor, identify and or develop training material, and provide training and initial orientation for the mentors. Assist in the development , refinement and success of the Peer Support/ Mentor Program. Network to increase community awareness of the Peer Support/Mentor Program. Work with Supervisor to plan and promote Peer events through out the year to engage with Peer Groups, Mentors and Mentees. Adhere to and promote the policies and procedures of the Peer Support/ Mentor program, acting as a role model to the Mentors. Represent GSIL on relevant external and internal committees and task forces. Complete required documentation in appropriate system in a timely manner. Travel required - Must have reliable transportation to attend in-person events and meetings across the state. Other Responsibilities: Participate in general GSIL events and activities. Support and uphold GSIL policies and procedures, workplace regulations and safety practices. Share news worthy information appropriately throughout the organization. Attend and participate in periodic training as scheduled by GSIL. Obtain resources and information on disability related issues to present to group members. Conduct other duties as assigned that will increase options for people with disabilities to live independently in their communities.

Requirements

Lived experience with a disability.

Nice To Haves

Personal experience and working knowledge of Consumer Directed services.
Experience as a mentor.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience with group management, outreach, advocacy, and small group presentations.
Computer and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate volunteer mentors and provide 1:1 peer support to mentee.
Work closely with the supervisor to support recruitment, training, matching, and developing best practices that promote a positive and productive relationship with the mentee and mentors.
Obtain and maintain training as a Peer Mentor.
Collaborate with United Spinal Association by attending and participating in offered meetings and training courses, sharing information with larger audience of consumers.
Maintain ongoing contact with consumers, mentors/mentees of the program to determine the effectiveness and satisfaction of the consumers, mentors/mentees in the program.
Recruit new mentors to the program, conduct presentations and other outreach activities routinely and as requested.
Provide peer support by phone and in person to consumers or potential consumers as requested by internal or external referral sources.
Participate and host Peer events in person, or virtually as assigned.
Track participation of mentors/mentees in Peer events .
In collaboration with supervisor, identify and or develop training material, and provide training and initial orientation for the mentors.
Assist in the development , refinement and success of the Peer Support/ Mentor Program.
Network to increase community awareness of the Peer Support/Mentor Program.
Work with Supervisor to plan and promote Peer events through out the year to engage with Peer Groups, Mentors and Mentees.
Adhere to and promote the policies and procedures of the Peer Support/ Mentor program, acting as a role model to the Mentors.
Represent GSIL on relevant external and internal committees and task forces.
Complete required documentation in appropriate system in a timely manner.
Travel required - Must have reliable transportation to attend in-person events and meetings across the state.
Participate in general GSIL events and activities.
Support and uphold GSIL policies and procedures, workplace regulations and safety practices.
Share news worthy information appropriately throughout the organization.
Attend and participate in periodic training as scheduled by GSIL.
Obtain resources and information on disability related issues to present to group members.
Conduct other duties as assigned that will increase options for people with disabilities to live independently in their communities.