Peer Mentor I - Transitions

The Arc Lexington; City of Gloversville (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling opportunities (day

Evening and weekend shifts)

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Paid training

Job summary

The Arc Lexington is seeking a Peer Mentor I in the Transitions program to work with young adults developing academic, career, and life skills for greater independence. You will serve as a positive role model, providing guidance, encouragement, and support as students navigate new experiences and pursue personal goals.

Lead by example in class sessions, help build relationships, support community activities, and encourage responsible decisions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current college enrollment or recent college graduation is required.
• Valid NYS driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with young adults in the Transitions program to help them develop academic, career, and life skills.
• Serve as a positive role model, offering guidance, encouragement and support.
• Attend classes with students and help them build positive relationships.
• Support community activities and encourage responsible decision-making.
• Help students grow confidence, independence and personal goals.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current college enrollment or recent college graduation

Job description

Help Students Build Confidence, Independence, and Skills for the Future!

As a Peer Mentor I, you'll work directly with young adults enrolled in the Transitions program, helping them develop the academic, career, and life skills needed for greater independence.

Peer Mentors serve as positive role models, providing guidance, encouragement, and support as students navigate new experiences and work toward their personal goals.

Whether you're attending classes with students, helping them develop positive relationships, supporting community activities, or encouraging responsible decision-making, you'll play an important role in their growth and success.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference while continuing your own education or career journey, Transitions may be a great fit!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current college enrollment or recent college graduation is required.
• Valid NYS driver's license is required.

What Can Transitions Offer You?

• Flexible scheduling opportunities, including day, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Paid training.

What Is Transitions?

Transitions is a program of The Arc Lexington with campuses in Mayfield (Fulton County), Cobleskill, and Albany. The program supports high school graduates and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and other learning disabilities as they develop academic, career, life, and independent living skills.

Through hands-on experiences, personalized support, and community involvement, Transitions helps students build the confidence and skills needed to pursue their goals.

Why Work at Transitions?

At Transitions, you'll have the opportunity to make meaningful connections with students while helping them achieve greater independence. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, encourages growth, and recognizes the importance of the work you do.

The Arc Lexington has received workplace recognition, including:

• 2017 – Best Company to Work For in New York State
• 2022 – Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award and Times Union Meaningfulness Award

The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a \"Protected Characteristic\""). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.