Peer Mentor

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

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is a casual position based on referrals to mentor people with disabilities through self-advocacy.

What Peer Mentors do:

• Mentors people with disabilities through self-advocacy
• Meet 1:1 with individuals to co-create a plan and take steps towards their goals
• Share your lived experiences to encourage and empower others

Peer Mentor Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old
• Must have an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD)
• Must be willing to share personal experiences to guide and support others.
• Experience receiving disability-related supports and services.
• Obtain certification as a Peer Mentor through a 90 hour paid internship
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work in-person and virtually and use technology for documentation purpose

What a Peer Mentors will gain:

• Earn a Peer Mentor Certification
• Gain professional growth and real world experiences
• Potential to continue after internship
• Work for an organization with 60+ years of strengthening communities

Why Choose ODC:

Here at ODC, we are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals. We are dedicated to building and supporting a welcoming work environment, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Our purpose is to champion the power of human connection, and the heart of connection is inclusion.

You belong here.

ODC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.