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Peer Mentor na APTIV INCORPORATED

APTIV INCORPORATED · La Crosse, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid

$34,008.00  -  $34,008.00

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Job Details

Job Location:    La Crosse, WI
Position Type:    Part Time
Salary Range:    $16.35 - $16.35 Hourly
Job Shift:    Day
Job Category:    Behavior Services

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

 

  • Hours: Part-time, based on your availability

  • Work Environment: In-person and virtual meetings

  • 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%)

  • Build meaningful, trusting relationships with individuals you mentor

  • Support individuals to identify personal goals and develop action plans

  • Help people grow their support networks and connect with community resources

  • Share your own experiences with independence, employment, and advocacy

  • Attend and support Person-Centered Planning (PCP) meetings, when invited

  • Log meeting details and progress using a computer (Medicaid-compliant documentation)

Ongoing Training & Networking (15%)

  • Attend regular in-person or virtual trainings to grow your skills

  • Participate in monthly and quarterly peer mentor meetings

  • Join an annual in-person Peer Mentor retreat

  • Present at trainings and conferences, as requested

  • Support peer-led education on self-advocacy and rights

Agency Responsibilities (10%)

  • Complete new employee orientation and all required state, county, and agency trainings

  • Follow agency policies, procedures, and ethics guidelines

Educational Support (5%)

  • Share information about the Peer Mentor role at meetings with staff, funders, and community partners


QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Must have a documented intellectual or developmental disability (IDD)

    (Note: Applicants with a primary mental health diagnosis are not eligible for this position)

  • Willing to share personal life experiences to inspire and guide others

  • Experience using disability-related supports or services

  • Ability to understand and explain individual rights

  • Must complete the Peer Mentor 101 Training (15 hours) and 90-hour internship before official hiring

  • Comfortable using phone, email, and virtual meeting platforms

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

  • In-person and virtual availability required

Preferred Experience:

  • Has lived independently (with or without support, not in a family home)

  • Has held a job in the community

  • Actively involved in local community life


SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Strong listening and problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable speaking about personal experiences

  • Knowledge of local community resources and services

  • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

  • Positive, encouraging, and respectful attitude

  • 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:

  • Meaningful Work: Share your lived experience to empower others

  • Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that values your voice

  • Professional Growth: Access training and support to build your skills

  • Flexible Scheduling: Work at times and places that suit your needs

  • 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.

 

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 
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