Core responsibilities
The peer support mentor will assist in running peer support sessions for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism, sharing lived experience and creating accessible program materials. Responsibilities also include tracking group progress, co-Designing surveys, and connecting participants with necessary resources.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have lived experience with an intellectual developmental
Disability (Idd) and meet educational requirements
Highschool diploma plus 2 years of experience/Volunteering, or a college diploma plus 1 year of experience/Volunteering. Required attributes include leadership interest, organization, teamwork, comfort with group presentation, and passing a police records check.
high schoolassociate degreeLeadershipTeamworkOrganizationAccessibilityGroup FacilitationProgress TrackingFeedback CollectionSelf-AdvocacyResource ConnectionMaterial CreationPlain Language CommunicationLived Experience SharingSurvey Co-design