Peer Mentor

Albany, GA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 17 - 21

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What does a Peer Mentor do

Peer Mentors help young adults attending Transitions navigate throughout their college experience. They help guide students through their post-high school journeys and support them to achieve success in higher education in their careers and in learning to live independently.

If youre ready to make a significant impact in the lives of young adults while maintaining a balance for your own interests and pursuits apply today to start your rewarding journey with Transitions!

Qualifications:

High School Degree or GED is required
Be enrolled in a College course or a recent college graduate is required
Valid NYS Drivers license with 2 years experience is required

What Can Transitions Offer You

A Peer Mentor can earn between $17.87 - $21.39 per/hour
Unique shifts that allow for up to 40 hours within three days
- Thursday - Saturday or Saturday - Tuesday shifts available
- Live-in day evening and weekend shifts available
Paid training
Both full-time and part-time positions are available

What is Transitions

Transitions is a part of The Arc Lexington with campuses in Mayfield (Fulton County) Cobleskill and Albany. Transitions focuses on building academic skills life and career skills and general independence for high school graduates and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and/or other learning disabilities.

Why Work at Transitions

We always strive to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great workplace where employees feel valued nurtured and respected. Employees find fulfilling meaningful careers at Transitions and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:

2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State
2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award

The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information predisposition or carrier status marital status military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws (each a Protected Characteristic). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

What does a Peer Mentor doPeer Mentors help young adults attending Transitions navigate throughout their college experience. They help guide students through their post-high school journeys and support them to achieve success in higher education in their careers and in learning to live independently...