Apr 25, 2024

Paid Part-time Workplace Mentor/Job Coach

Paid Part-time Workplace Mentor/Job Coach
Hiring: Schedule and Compensation: Up to 12 hours per week 
with a flexible schedule, but regularly
including some hours between 10 am and 2 pm. Hourly rate: Up to $30/hour. Some PTO availability.

How To Apply:
For further information or to express your interest in the position, please contact:
gabrielcfyk@gmail.com

Schedule and Compensation: Up to 12 hours per week with a flexible schedule, but regularly including some hours between 10 am and 2 pm. Hourly rate: Up to $30/hour. Some PTO availability.

A dynamic young man with Down syndrome, Adrian, is looking for a job coach or mentor to support his work on campus with TerpsEXCEED. This employee’s responsibilities include participating with and supporting Adrian in presentation design and delivery; podcast and newsletter production; administrative tasks; promotional appearances on and off campus; and advocacy for people with disabilities.

The prospective candidate should have the ability to encourage the development of good problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Knowledge of, and/or interest in, disability issues is a strong plus.

Responsibilities: 
-Provide personalized support and guidance in the workplace.
-Encourage the development of problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
-Support in designing and delivering presentations to undergraduate students.
-Facilitate the production of podcasts and newsletters, including content creation, planning, and editing.
-Attend weekly TerpsEXCEED staff meetings and synthesize meeting notes
-Accompany the participant on promotional appearances both on and off-campus.
-Monitor employee progress.
-Collaborate with the employee’s support team, attending biweekly team meetings and consulting with team members as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:
-Strong organizational and communication skills.
-Empathetic and patient, with a genuine interest in fostering the personal and professional growth of others.
-Prior experience in mentoring, coaching, or working with individuals with disabilities.

Preferred:
-Knowledge of disability issues and a commitment to promoting inclusion.
-Experience with producing podcasts or newsletters.

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