The part-time Mentor will work in the Office of Specialized Services to provide academic, vocational and social support to students of the Turning Point Program for their successful inclusion in a traditional college environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/development disabilities desirable
• Responsible for meeting with mentee for scheduled sessions
• Act as a resource and guide
• Assist with homework, scheduling appointments and exploring career goals
• Work closely with staff through mentor meetings and email communication
• Serve as an example/role model
• Respect mentees’ right to self-determination and independence
• Teach mentees how to advocate for themselves
• Develop meaningful and beneficial relationships
• Work towards the inclusion of mentees in typical college settings
• Utilize the available supports on campus
• Provide evaluation for each mentee (per session) within a week
• Report concerns immediately to Mentoring Coordinator or Head Mentor

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Commitment to mandatory mentor meetings and one-on-one sessions with coordinator
• once a month
• Must be responsible and motivated
• Must maintain the confidentiality of mentees personal information
• Commitment to responsibilities
• Good listening skills
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Patience and nonjudgmental attitude
• Team player
• Sensitivity and agreement to maintain confidentiality

All interested candidates should send a letter of intent (include the job code PT-MENTOR), curriculum vitae, salary requirements, and three professional references with current contact information. Send materials by email with the appropriate job code in the subject line to employment@bergen.edu.

To apply for this job email your details to employment@bergen.edu