Peer Mentor, Center for Inclusion Transition & Assessibility

Job Summary And Duties

If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access.

Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the "Community" feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.

As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.

Peer mentors provide in-class and after-class academic and social support for MCCC students with intellectual disabilities who are seeking to enhance their academic, personal and vocational skills through a college experience. Mentors support students academically by attending class with students to help with note-taking and other activities, providing homework help, and developing students' study skills. Socially, mentors help students navigate the college environment and encourage them to participate in college activities.

Training and supervision are provided.

• Some postsecondary education, in any subject area
• Experience or openness to working with young adults with developmental disabilities
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to take class notes and submit electronically after each class
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to all college policies

• Certificate or Associate's degree in any subject area
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with young adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Adaptability:
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Building Trust:
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.

Customer Focus:
Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Decision Making:
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.