Peer Mentor I Transitions

Help Students Build Confidence Independence and Skills for the Future!

What Does a Peer Mentor I Do

As a Peer Mentor I youll work directly with young adults enrolled in the Transitions program helping them develop the academic career and life skills needed for greater independence.

Peer Mentors serve as positive role models providing guidance encouragement and support as students navigate new experiences and work toward their personal goals.

Whether youre attending classes with students helping them develop positive relationships supporting community activities or encouraging responsible decision-making youll play an important role in their growth and success.

If youre looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference while continuing your own education or career journey Transitions may be a great fit!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current college enrollment or recent college graduation is required.
• Valid NYS drivers license is required.

What Can Transitions Offer You

• Flexible scheduling opportunities including day evening and weekend shifts.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Paid training.

What Is Transitions

Transitions is a program of The Arc Lexington with campuses in Mayfield (Fulton County) Cobleskill and Albany. The program supports high school graduates and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and other learning disabilities as they develop academic career life and independent living skills.

Through hands-on experiences personalized support and community involvement Transitions helps students build the confidence and skills needed to pursue their goals.

Why Work at Transitions

At Transitions youll have the opportunity to make meaningful connections with students while helping them achieve greater independence. Youll be part of a team that values collaboration encourages growth and recognizes the importance of the work you do.

The Arc Lexington has received workplace recognition including:

• 2017 Best Company to Work For in New York State
• 2022 Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award and Times Union Meaningfulness Award

Ready to make a difference Apply today and become part of the Transitions team!

The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information predisposition or carrier status marital status military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws (each a Protected Characteristic). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.