ENHANCE Peer Mentor Job Description:

• Time commitment of 5 hours per week
• 3 hours of one-on-one time with a Ramapo College student diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum
• Attend 1 hour weekly training meeting with Program Coordinator
• Assist student with transition to college life and campus, if applicable
• Assist student in navigating campus and campus resources
• Provide social support and encourage integration into wider college community
• Provide positive reinforcement for the student and encourage self-advocacy
• Be a good academic and social role model for the student
• Keep in weekly contact with the student by phone, email and text
• Plan, attend and lead social activities with ENHANCE students
• Keep weekly logs of time spent with the student
• Communicate regularly with Program Coordinator
• Agree to all expectations of confidentiality

This is a volunteer position.

Please note that the hours can be used to fulfill the 20 hour community service requirement for:

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

Return application and anticipated class schedule for FALL 2018 along with any other scheduled meetings or practices to:

ENHANCE Program
Suzanne Calgi, LCSW
Counseling Center, Rm. D-216
enhance@ramapo.edu
201-684-7522

Peer Mentor Application (PDF)