Peer Transportation Interventionist

Basic Function:

Peer Interventionist will work on a travel and transportation study for young adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) (18 years of age and older). The Peer Interventionist will be responsible for teaching the core travel training curriculum and implementing one-on-one travel training.

Responsibilities

• Requires travel in and around Manchester and its surrounding areas using public transportation.
• At least 1 year of experience independently use public transportation through Manchester Transit Authority at a frequency of at least twice per week.
• Understanding of Manchester Transit Authority schedule and apps.
• Desire to teach and motivate others with IDD to become more independent and mobile in their community.
• Participate in all aspects of training for the core travel training curriculum.
• Implement the travel training curriculum.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adherence to project deadlines.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Other Responsibilities

• Ability to pass a Background Check..
• Support and uphold GSIL policies and procedures, workplace regulations and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned that will increase options for persons with disabilities to live independently in their communities.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact and work well with others

Education/Training/Experience

A Peer Interventionist is someone who has the similar lived experiences and a diagnosis of an IDD. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required and experience using public transportation in and around Manchester. The ability to utilize public transportation system independently is necessary. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required travel throughout Manchester.

Reasonable accommodations will be made available to assist persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

About Us

Granite State Independent Living is a statewide non-profit and New Hampshire's only Center for Independent Living, we stay close to our roots with a focus on our 5 core services of education, information, advocacy, support, and transition services for people with disabilities and underserved youth. We can speak and think with authority on behalf of the people we serve and support because we are led by a board of directors and staff of which over 51% are people with disabilities.

We carry out our mission through our Home Care Services, Community-Based Disability Supports and Employment Services. With the help of our local New Hampshire communities, we assist people with the tools for living life independently, so they can change their lives for the better. While much has changed over the years, one thing remains the same; GSIL is committed to the principle of personal choice and direction.