Re-entry Peer Support Mentor – Varied Schedule

The Re-entry Peer Support Mentor provides ongoing, individualized support services designed to help program participants persist and successfully complete education and employment goals during their transition to the community, while housed with the Mental Health Association (MHA) of Nebraska. The position works with 180 RAP, faculty members, College and MHA staff to continually assess participant progress, implement helpful interventions and track individual outcomes.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides ongoing, individualized student support services designed to help students or participants transition, persist and complete goals.
2. Assists with participants’ intake process through collaboration with 180 RAP and MHA teams.
3. Identifies individual supports necessary to achieve academic, workforce and personal goals to MHA residents in Omaha transitioning to the community after incarceration.
4. Provides resources, referrals and direct peer support to participants housed at MHA in Omaha.
5. Assists with collection of quantitative and qualitative data for grant reporting purposes.
6. Continuously provides participant support to assist with retention efforts.
7. Works collaboratively with other departments and services to understand processes, systems, and services to resolve student or participant issues.
8. Represents the department at community events as assigned.
9. Works with 180 RAP leadership, faculty, College staff and MHA stakeholders to assess student progress, implement helpful interventions and track overall program outcomes.
10. Participates in events including, but not limited to: department meetings, advisory committee meetings, re-entry fairs, completion ceremonies and student appreciation events.
11. Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of student support services and community resources.
2. Strong computer and analytical skills.
3. Effective verbal and written communications skills.
4. Skilled in human relations and diplomacy.
5. Ability to communicate, effectively work and interact with a diverse population, various cultures and ethnicities.
6. Ability to maintain accurate records and pay close attention to detail.
7. Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
8. Ability to maintain professionalism, cooperation, patience and understand in stressful situations.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Associate’s degree with two (2) years of full-time experience supporting or coaching others, preferably inside a correctional setting and/or with individuals who have been recently released from a correctional facility.

Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.

May require ability to enter a Nebraska Department Correctional Services facility.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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