What are the responsibilities and job description for the IDEAL Circle of Support Leader SW position at Lipscomb University?
The role of a Circle of Support leader is to support IDEAL students in achieving their academic and behavioral goals, and to serve as a leader within that student's particular group of peer mentors.
May be eligble for Federal Work Study.
Duties Include:
- Meet weekly with assigned IDEAL student(s) to help with planning and organizing of assignments and goals
- Complete the “Meeting Notes” tab after each student's weekly meeting
- Train peer mentor group on strategies to promote IDEAL students' success
- Communicate effectively with peers through GroupMe. Keep the group informed and address concerns or questions that arise
- Complete data sheet 1x per month
- Meet w/ IDEAL staff 1x per month to assess student progress
- Attend initial training at the start of the semester
- Log all hours worked via UKG Pro/Kronos, typically 1-2 hrs/week per IDEAL student
Qualifications & Skills Needed:
- At least one semester of experience as a volunteer peer mentor
- Comfortability working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Ability to problem-solve difficult situations to independently find a solution
- Creativity, empathy, & patience