Peer Mentor bei APTIV INCORPORATED
APTIV INCORPORATED · La Crosse, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in La Crosse
Job Details
Description
ABOUT US
At Aptiv, we're all about making a difference. As a non-profit organization, we provide innovative services to support individuals with disabilities, empowering them to live more independent lives. Our mission is driven by a commitment to inclusion, resilience, self-determination, collaboration, and accountability.
We take pride in fostering an environment where individuals can thrive, achieve their goals, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. If you’re looking for a career you’ll love, keep reading!
THE ROLE
As a Peer Mentor, you’ll provide guidance, support, and inspiration to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), helping them live, work, and belong in their communities.
This is a unique opportunity for individuals with lived experience of disability to support others on their journey toward independence, self-confidence, and self-determination.
SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION
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Hours: Part-time, based on your availability
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Work Environment: In-person and virtual meetings
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Training Required: Completion of a 15-hour Peer Mentor 101 training and a 90-hour internship (more info below)
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Peer Mentoring (70%)
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Build meaningful, trusting relationships with individuals you mentor
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Support individuals to identify personal goals and develop action plans
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Help people grow their support networks and connect with community resources
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Share your own experiences with independence, employment, and advocacy
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Attend and support Person-Centered Planning (PCP) meetings, when invited
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Log meeting details and progress using a computer (Medicaid-compliant documentation)
Ongoing Training & Networking (15%)
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Attend regular in-person or virtual trainings to grow your skills
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Participate in monthly and quarterly peer mentor meetings
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Join an annual in-person Peer Mentor retreat
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Present at trainings and conferences, as requested
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Support peer-led education on self-advocacy and rights
Agency Responsibilities (10%)
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Complete new employee orientation and all required state, county, and agency trainings
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Follow agency policies, procedures, and ethics guidelines
Educational Support (5%)
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Share information about the Peer Mentor role at meetings with staff, funders, and community partners
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
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Must be 18 years or older
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Must have a documented intellectual or developmental disability (IDD)
(Note: Applicants with a primary mental health diagnosis are not eligible for this position)
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Willing to share personal life experiences to inspire and guide others
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Experience using disability-related supports or services
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Ability to understand and explain individual rights
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Must complete the Peer Mentor 101 Training (15 hours) and 90-hour internship before official hiring
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Comfortable using phone, email, and virtual meeting platforms
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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In-person and virtual availability required
Preferred Experience:
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Has lived independently (with or without support, not in a family home)
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Has held a job in the community
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Actively involved in local community life
SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Strong listening and problem-solving skills
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Comfortable speaking about personal experiences
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Knowledge of local community resources and services
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Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
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Positive, encouraging, and respectful attitude
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Commitment to helping others grow in self-determination and confidence
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
At Aptiv, we believe in doing it better, together. Our team is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared mission to make a positive impact. We’re committed to supporting your growth and well-being through:
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Meaningful Work: Share your lived experience to empower others
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Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that values your voice
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Professional Growth: Access training and support to build your skills
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Flexible Scheduling: Work at times and places that suit your needs
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Team Support: Connect with other Peer Mentors in a strong community
Qualifications
Job Summary
Peer Mentors support people with developmental disabilities to live, work and belong in their communities.
Peer Mentors help people to:
- Be independent
- Learn problem-solving and self-advocacy skills
- Build self-esteem and self-confidence
- Set goals and make action plans
- Prepare for their Person-Centered Planning (PCP) meetings and provide support at the meeting, if asked
- Connect to resources for public benefits, health and wellness, housing, employment, transportation, training and education, advocacy, and recreation
Peer Mentors are expected to:
- Share their personal life experiences about reaching goals
- Share how they used services and supports to reach their goals
- Share how they became more self-directed and self-empowered
- Build positive, trusting relationships
- Make a safe, understanding space for people to talk about their problems and challenges
Qualifications and Requirements - 18 years old
- Have an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD)
- Willingness to share personal experiences to guide and support others
- Experience receiving disability-related supports and services
- Understand and explain individual rights
- Obtain certification as a Peer Mentor by attending Peer Mentor 101 training and successfully complete a 90-hour internship
- Ability to work in-person and virtually
- Ability to use phone, email, computer, and virtual technology
- Preferred experience:
- lives or has lived independently (with or without support, not in your family home)
- has or has had a job in the community, and
- is actively involved in your community.
Knowledge and Abilities - Ability to be excited, honest, and upbeat with people
- Ability to listen closely and work to find solutions to problems
- Ability to support people to develop Self-Determination skills
- Ability to find services and resources
- Knowledge about local agencies
- Ability to develop relationships with agencies
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duty 1 Peer Mentoring (70% of their work time)
- Create good relationships with people they mentor
- Get to know the people’s hopes and dreams
- Develop a list of goals and action steps with people.
- Assist people in building their circle of support
- Assist people to connect with community resources to meet their goals
- Serve as an advocate with family members and friends to assist the people in having self-direction
- Participate in the person-centered planning process, when invited
- Spend time with people support them to reach their goals
- Medicaid reporting: log the date of your meetings, the length of time of your meetings, what you talked about, if it was in-person or virtual meeting, next steps with the action plan. This reporting may be done using a computer.
Duty 2 Ongoing Peer Mentor Training and Networking (15% of their work time) - Attend trainings in person or virtually to improve skills with mentoring, person-centered planning, independent facilitation, self-determination, community inclusion, employment, health and wellness, independent living, and transportation.
- Stay involved with the Peer Mentor group through monthly and quarterly virtual meetings and other scheduled meetings.
- Attend an in-person Peer Mentor retreat once a year
- Present about Peer Mentoring and self-determination at conferences, trainings and other events, when asked.
- Provide group peer education on self-advocacy, self-determination, and rights.
Agency Requirements (10% of their work time) - Attend agency new employee orientation and training.
- Complete all State, County, and agency training requirements.
- Follow all agency policies and procedures, including code of conduct and ethics.
- Attend agency new employee orientation and training.
- Complete all State, County, and agency training requirements.
- Follow all agency policies and procedures, including code of conduct and ethics.
Educational Support (5% of their time)
- Share information at meetings for people, staff, and funders about the role of a Peer Mentor and Peer Mentor services