Peer Mentor Coordinator

Basic Function

Coordinate volunteer mentors and provide 1:1 peer support to mentee. Work closely with the supervisor to support recruitment, training, matching, and developing best practices that promote a positive and productive relationship with the mentee and mentors.

• Obtain and maintain training as a Peer Mentor.
• Collaborate with United Spinal Association by attending and participating in offered meetings and training courses, sharing information with larger audience of consumers.
• Maintain ongoing contact with consumers, mentors/mentees of the program to determine the effectiveness and satisfaction of the consumers, mentors/mentees in the program.
• Recruit new mentors to the program, conduct presentations and other outreach activities routinely and as requested.
• Provide peer support by phone and in person to consumers or potential consumers as requested by internal or external referral sources.
• Participate and host Peer events in person, or virtually as assigned.
• Track participation of mentors/mentees in Peer events.
• In collaboration with supervisor, identify and develop training material, and provide training and initial orientation for the mentors.
• Assist in the development, refinement and success of the Peer Support/Mentor Program.
• Network to increase community awareness of the Peer Support/Mentor Program.
• Work with Supervisor to plan and promote Peer events throughout the year to engage with Peer Groups, Mentors and Mentees.
• Adhere to and promote the policies and procedures of the Peer Support/Mentor program, acting as a role model to the Mentors.
• Represent GSIL on relevant external and internal committees and task forces.
• Complete required documentation in appropriate system in a timely manner.
• Travel required - Must have reliable transportation to attend in-person events and meetings across the state.

• Participate in general GSIL events and activities.
• Support and uphold GSIL policies and procedures, workplace regulations and safety practices.
• Share news worthy information appropriately throughout the organization.
• Attend and participate in periodic training as scheduled by GSIL.
• Obtain resources and information on disability related issues to present to group members.
• Conduct other duties as assigned that will increase options for people with disabilities to live independently in their communities.

• Lived experience with a disability.

• Personal experience and working knowledge of Consumer Directed services.
• Experience as a mentor.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with group management, outreach, advocacy, and small group presentations.
• Computer and data entry skills.

While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to sit, use a computer, a telephone, and attend regularly occurring peer group meetings. Employee may occasionally need to exert up to 5 pounds of force to lift and carry presentation materials. Judgment and creativity are required to make decisions.

Reasonable accommodation will be made available to assist persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Granite State Independent Living is a statewide non-profit and New Hampshire's only Center for Independent Living, we stay close to our roots with a focus on our 5 core services of education, information, advocacy, support, and transition services for people with disabilities and underserved youth. We can speak and think with authority on behalf of the people we serve and support because we are led by a board of directors and staff of which over 51% are people with disabilities.

We carry out our mission through our Home Care Services, Community-Based Disability Supports and Employment Services. With the help of our local New Hampshire communities, we assist people with the tools for living life independently, so they can change their lives for the better. While much has changed over the years, one thing remains the same; GSIL is committed to the principle of personal choice and direction.