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)
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