RICA Educational Advocacy Peer Mentor-Grant. Children's Health
About The Position
The RICA Educational Advocate Peer Mentor serves as a near-peer support and engagement team member for youth and young adults participating in RICA Educational Advocacy and scholarship-related programming. Through structured mentorship, relationship-building, and guided engagement activities, the Peer Mentor provides encouragement, support, and positive role modeling to promote academic success, personal development, post-secondary navigation, and career exploration. Drawing on their own lived educational experiences, Peer Mentors help participants build confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and increase their connection to available resources and opportunities. Under the direction of program staff, Peer Mentors support outreach activities, group sessions, student engagement initiatives, and program participation efforts while contributing to a supportive, strengths-based environment for youth. The role promotes leadership development, professionalism, communication skills, and service-oriented learning while advancing youth success and resilience. Performs other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Previous or current successful navigation of post-secondary education systems and a desire to lead and support peers.
- Strong interpersonal communication and active listening skills, with a high level of empathy.
- Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English with professional quality.
- Ability to use a computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position.
- Ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or alternative schedules to support programming.
Responsibilities
- Provide structured mentorship, encouragement, support, and positive role modeling to youth and young adults.
- Help participants build confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and connect with available resources and opportunities.
- Support outreach activities, group sessions, student engagement initiatives, and program participation efforts.
- Contribute to a supportive, strengths-based environment for youth.
- Facilitate meetings in campus, community, or virtual settings.
- Perform other duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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