WinthropLIFE Peer Mentor 27S

Winthrop University • Rock Hill, SC

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About The Position

The WinthropLIFE Peer Mentor assists the WinthropLIFE Program Coordinator in providing instruction and support to WinthropLIFE students. The role helps students build and strengthen skills related to employment, self-determination, health and nutrition, social networking, and independent living.

Peer Mentors meet with mentees twice a week to support academic assignments, daily scheduling, and navigating campus life. They also support students’ social and emotional learning, interpersonal skills, social skills, independent living skills, and employment skills. There may be opportunities to teach weekly WinthropLIFE courses, including functional academics and self-determination.

Requirements

• Interest in working with individuals with disabilities.
• Uphold the Winthrop Code of Conduct.
• Complete the two-hour WinthropLIFE Peer Mentor Supports training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the WinthropLIFE Program Coordinator in providing instruction and support to WinthropLIFE students.
• Help students build and strengthen skills in employment, self-determination, health and nutrition, social networking, and independent living.
• Attend mandatory bi-weekly trainings for one hour.
• Complete Title IX training.
• Meet with WinthropLIFE mentees twice a week to support completion of academic assignments, keeping a schedule of daily activities, and navigating campus life.
• Support mentees with social and emotional learning and interpersonal skills.
• Support mentees with social, independent living, and employment skills.
• May teach weekly WinthropLIFE courses, including functional academics and self-determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed