PEER MENTOR

A Peer Mentor, under the Supervision of IDD Program Supervisors, provides a welcoming atmosphere, skills training, and instruction to individuals receiving services who may be living with intellectual or developmental disabilities. An employee in this class builds relationships and meets with the individuals receiving services, motivating them toward greater community inclusion and achieving personal goals. This employee completes necessary documentation which includes communicating effectively in both oral and written form and maintaining accurate records, including utilizing basic computer software and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must attend Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council's Peer Mentor 101 training.
• Must obtain certification as a Peer Mentor through the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council within 18 months of employment. This certification includes a 90-hour internship and certification through the DD Council.

• Bilingual candidates highly desired.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

A Peer Mentor works within the Client Services offices and program location of Health West, with considerable travel required throughout the County by use of personal resources.

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.