Duties include training persons with developmental disabilities in techniques of self advocacy and recruiting advisors and members for Peer Support Chapters.
Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior.
Delivers training to consumers, family members, comunity service providers, and advocates. Facilitates direct participation of people with developmental disabilities in the delivery of training and in the discussion of relevant policy and programmatic issues. Develops new chapters of the Vermont Peer Support Network. Identifies peer leaders, recruits citizen advisors, assists with group start-ups, and negotiates support services. Provides on-going support and advice to existing Peer Support Chapters.