PEER MENTOR

AgUpdate; Muskegon, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon County is seeking a Peer Mentor to support individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, providing guidance toward community inclusion and personal goals. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Michigan driver's license, and reliable transportation for county-wide travel.

The position includes documenting interactions, communicating effectively in writing and speech, and participating in post-hire training to obtain Peer Mentor certification, with

Qualifications

• Be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Have an intellectual/developmental disability.
• Be willing to share their personal experiences to guide and support beneficiaries.
• Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
• Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming atmosphere and skills training to individuals.
• Build relationships and motivate toward greater community inclusion and achieving personal goals.
• Complete necessary documentation and communicate effectively in oral and written form; maintain accurate records; use basic computer software.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A Peer Mentor, under the Supervision of IDD Program Supervisors, provides a welcoming atmosphere, skills training, and instruction to individuals receiving services who may be living with intellectual or developmental disabilities. An employee in this class builds relationships and meets with the individuals receiving services, motivating them toward greater community inclusion and achieving personal goals. This employee completes necessary documentation which includes communicating effectively in both oral and written form and maintaining accurate records, including utilizing basic computer software and performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test.
2. Have an intellectual/developmental disability.
3. Be willing to share their personal experiences to guide and support beneficiaries.
4. Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
5. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Post Hire Training Requirements

• Must attend Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council's Peer Mentor 101 training.
• Must obtain certification as a Peer Mentor through the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council within 18 months of employment. This certification includes a 90-hour internship and certification through the DD Council.

Preferred but not Required

• Bilingual candidates highly desired.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

A Peer Mentor works within the Client Services offices and program location of Health West, with considerable travel required throughout the County by use of personal resources.

EVALUATION CONTENT

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE