GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for providing engaging and supportive guidance to students with disabilities involved in the justice and/or foster care systems and other students referred by Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation. The focus of the mentoring and guidance will be employment preparation of the students with disabilities, knowledge of employer expectations, knowledge of state and community resources offering employment, and knowledge of and access to independent living resources. Peer Mentors will be supervised by a Peer Coordinator employed by The Whole Person.



Minimum Qualifications


+ Interest in diverse perspectives and experiences.

+ Good time management.

+ Cultural sensitivity.

+ Strong interpersonal skills

+ Discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

+ Desire and ability to serve as a role model for students with disabilities involved in the foster
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