UI REACH Mentor | University of Iowa- College of Education

Promote person centered, individualized, support to college students with Intellectual and Cognitive Disabilities.

Interact directly with UI REACH students in the residence halls, campus, community, at student organization events, in group settings as well as 1 to 1 meeting

Provide social, navigation, and scheduling support to students participating in campus and community activities.

Model and encourage acceptable social behaviors in peer-to-peer interactions and community settings.

Establish and maintain rapport with UI REACH students serving as a role model in areas of personal appearance, communication, interpersonal skills, decision- making, and responsibility.

Work 1 to 1 with 5-7 students to evaluate and work towards goals in individualized person-centered plan.

Assist students with personal-centered planning action steps and goals.

Maintain regular documentation of interactions, concerns, and growth.

Assist students in developing and utilizing problem solving strategies.

Attend semester kickoff trainings and once monthly training session to increase skills and competencies.

Assist students with workplace readiness skills through navigation support and job coaching within internship settings.

Aid students learning how to access and utilize community resources including Cambus and city bus services.

Accurately record and submit timecard hours.

Other duties as assigned to help students develop their social and independent living skills.