IDD Peer Mentor & Instructional Coach

Apis Services Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is seeking an Instructor / DSP Peer Mentor to provide instructional support, mentoring, and direct services to adults with IDD. The role develops and delivers learning activities, life skills training, self-advocacy programs, and participant engagement opportunities that promote independence, choice, and personal growth.

The Instructor also mentors new DSPs, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of employment with RHD preferred for DSP Peer Mentor responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) services, Person-Centered Planning, Positive Behavior Supports, and People First Language.
• Strong communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Ability to develop instructional materials and facilitate learning activities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written instructions and participant plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional activities and learning opportunities for participants, including independent living skills, self-advocacy, program engagement, and other educational classes.
• Develop curriculum, teaching materials, learning aids, and training resources tailored to participants' abilities, interests, and goals.
• Implement individualized service plans and instructional strategies that support participants' physical, emotional, social, and educational development.
• Supervise and support participants in ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:12, ensuring engagement and meaningful participation throughout the day.
• Monitor participant progress, provide ongoing assessment, and document outcomes accurately and timely.
• Maintain participant records, data collection tools, assessments, and all required documentation according to funding and agency requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching

Team-building

Instructional materials

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is seeking an Instructor / DSP Peer Mentor to provide instructional support, mentoring, and direct services to adults with IDD. The role develops and delivers learning activities, life skills training, self-advocacy programs, and participant engagement opportunities that promote independence, choice, and personal growth.

The Instructor also mentors new DSPs, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high-quality service delivery.