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  • Duties
    • 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, and 1 to 1 meetings 
    • Provide social, navigation, and scheduling support to students participating in inclusive campus and community activities
    • Facilitate activities that encourage social interactions
    • Model and encourage acceptable social behaviors and effective peer-to-peer interactions 
    • 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
    • Meet regularly 1 to 1 with several students to work towards goal completion as outlined on the student’s individualized person-centered plan
    • Maintain regular documentation of interactions, concerns, and growth 
    • Assist students in developing and utilizing problem-solving strategies 
    • Attend semester in August and January trainings and monthly training sessions to increase skills and competencies
    • Assist students with workplace readiness skills through navigation support and job coaching within internship settings 
    • Aid students in 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

 

  • Requirements and Qualifications
    • Previous experience working with people with disabilities is encouraged but not required
    • Flexible schedule for 1:1 student connects and support on campus and in the community
    • Willingness to learn and grow in the position 
    • Ability to react and adapt in fast paced situations
    • Ability to work nights and weekends (approximately 2 self-scheduled weekends per month)
    • Successful completion of criminal background check

UI REACH Mentor Mission Statement

The mission of the UI REACH Mentor position is to provide the highest quality service to the students of the UI REACH Program through engagement, role modeling, and inclusion. UI REACH Mentors commit to excellence, possess positive attitudes, and help to create an environment where individuals with disabilities can achieve life goals.