Company DescriptionThe Disability Allies is nonprofit organization with the mission of connecting young adults with and without disabilities. In order to accomplish this goal, we will help our participants improve their social skills and partner with community organizations to plan social events. Our events are open to anyone that has a disability, knows someone with a disability or is supportive of people with disabilities.Job DescriptionProfessional MentorPosition Summary:The Disability Allies (DA) is dedicated to providing social opportunities to connect young adults and children with and without disabilities. The Professional Mentor is a part time position. The Professional Mentor reports to the Event Manager and will help participants at our events improve their social skillsResponsibilities:The Professional Mentor is responsible for helping participants improve their social skills.Essential functions/working conditions:Ability to work in a team settingStrong social and interpersonal skillsComfortable with mentoring individuals with disabilitiesAble to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingAbility to connect with others and develop relationshipsCommitted to the mission of serving young adults and children with disabilitiesAbility to perform several tasks concurrently Strong time management and organizational skillsAbout the Disability Allies:The purpose of the Disability Allies is to plan team building activities that connect young adults and children with and without disabilities. At our events we pair each individual up with a mentor. The job of the mentor is to help the participants with their social skills and insure that everyone interacts with each other. Our events are open to any young adult that has a disability, knows someone with a disability or is supportive of people with disabilities. Please visit www.disabilityallies.com to learn more.Disability Allies Anti-Discrimination statement:Disability Allies shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, gender identification or expression, or military status in any of its activities of operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, and selection of vendors and provision of services.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.