Empowerment Peer Mentor: Self-Advocacy & Growth

ODC, Inc.; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

ODC, Inc. is seeking Peer Mentors to empower individuals with disabilities through self-advocacy. This casual position offers in-person and virtual mentoring, with a focus on co-creating plans and guiding participants toward their goals.

Applicants must have IDD, be 18+, and willing to share personal experiences. Training includes a 90-hour paid internship to certify as a Peer Mentor, with access to reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must have an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD).
• Willing to share personal experiences to guide and support others.

Responsibilities

• Mentor people with disabilities through self-advocacy.
• Meet 1:1 with individuals to co-create a plan and take steps toward goals.
• Share lived experiences to encourage and empower others.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication

Documentation

Tools

Technology used for documentation

Job description

ODC, Inc. is seeking Peer Mentors to empower individuals with disabilities through self-advocacy. This casual position offers in-person and virtual mentoring, with a focus on co-creating plans and guiding participants toward their goals.

Applicants must have IDD, be 18+, and willing to share personal experiences. Training includes a 90-hour paid internship to certify as a Peer Mentor, with access to reliable transportation.