Mentor InclusiveU

Springbrook NY, Inc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Springbrook NY, Inc is seeking an on-site mentor for InclusiveU at Syracuse University, assisting students with in-class support, life navigation, and campus engagement. You will facilitate self-advocacy, organization, and resource access, while modeling positive behaviors in daily interactions.

Support includes campus life activities, internships, and social events as part of a team delivering individualized coursework and skill development for students with intellectual disabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer software.
• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.

Responsibilities

• Implements Staff Actions Plans for Community Habilitation services, including safeguard information, providing guidance and encouragement at all times.
• Demonstrates positive examples in dress, communication, social behaviors, and healthy decision making.
• Learns to communicate effectively with the student, develops rapport, and relationship of trust.
• Respects each student's choices and needs.
• Maintains positive relationships with the student, their natural supports, and other staff.
• Immediately reports incidents of abuse, neglect or other reportable issues.
• Attends all Springbrook required trainings.
• Documents service delivery contemporaneously using agency software only.
• Adheres to schedule determined by the student, is prompt, reports major schedule changes via Sling.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Agency software

Job description

$18.00 Per Hour
Position Summary:

Mentors are matched with InclusiveU students for both in-class support (self-advocacy, support with class work, communication) and navigating student life on campus (engagement, organization, time management, exploring campus resources, dining on campus, accessing technology, attending events and clubs, etc.)

InclusiveU at Syracuse University offers a comprehensive college experience for students with intellectual disabilities including individualized coursework, professional internships, and social and extracurricular activities. Students select classes and participate in on-campus internships to gain marketable, transferable job skills. Syracuse University students from all majors and disciplines have the opportunity to work with InclusiveU students as mentors, partnering for social events, academics, and other campus activities.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements Staff Actions Plans for Community Habilitation services, including safeguard information, providing guidance and encouragement at all times.


• Demonstrates positive examples in dress, communication, social behaviors, and healthy decision making.


• Learns to communicate effectively with the student, develops rapport, and relationship of trust.


• Respects each student's choices and needs.


• Maintains positive relationships with the student, their natural supports, and other staff.


• Immediately reports incidents of abuse, neglect or other reportable issues.


• Attends all Springbrook required trainings.


• Documents service delivery contemporaneously using agency software only.


• Adheres to schedule determined by the student, is prompt, reports major schedule changes via Sling.


• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.


• Professional verbal and written communication skills.


• Proficient in the use of computer software.


• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.