Peer Mentor

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: NOVA Waiver Office - Fairfax, VA 22031Position Type: Part-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: No Travel RequiredJob Shift: DayJob Category: Mental Health Services Peer Mentor Peer mentors provide information, resources, guidance, and support to an individual who is a waiver recipient. The service is designed to foster connections and relationships that build individual resilience. Peer mentors encourage individuals with developmental disabilities to share their successful strategies and experiences in navigating a broad range of community resources beyond those offered through the waiver. Mentors advocate for and make a plan to achieve integrated opportunities and experiences in living, working, socializing, and staying healthy and safe in their own life, as well as to overcome personal barriers which are inhibiting them from being more independent. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: •Have 1:1 sessions with Mentees as scheduled including sessions to discuss the plan the individual’s specific interests and desired outcomes •Explain community services and programs and suggests strategies to the Mentee to support with achieving t...