Associate Resident Mentor

Jewish Family and Children's Services • San Francisco, CA

2d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Residential Manager, the Associate Resident Mentor supports residents in their daily activities and routines, helping to foster a safe, supportive, and engaging living environment. The Associate Resident Mentor provides direct support and encouragement to residents as they build skills for greater independence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• No prior experience working with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities required - paid training is provided
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Eager and willing to learn, with an interest in helping others
• Personable, warm, and patient, with the ability to build trusting relationships with residents
• Highly skilled in observing, assessing, and responding to clients that may be encountering challenges and difficulties with their daily tasks
• Ability to work evenings or weekends to support programs, events, or community engagement activities

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in a caregiving, supportive, or instructional role is preferred (examples include babysitting, assistant teaching, camp counseling, tutoring, coaching, or senior care); experience with adults is not required

Responsibilities

• Supports residents in following their established daily routines and Participant Program Plan (PPP) goals
• Provides day-to-day support and encouragement with hygiene, safety awareness, personal, domestic, social/recreational, and communication activities
• Reinforces skills and routines introduced during Independent Living Skills (ILS) sessions
• Monitors medication and accompanies residents to medical appointments
• Supports community integration and development of social skills through encouraging and facilitating recreational activities
• Completes daily written documentation of activities as assigned, including plans, progress notes, and reports
• Prepares appropriate meals for residents
• Exercises mature judgment and relates to individuals in a warm, caring, and respectful manner

Benefits

• Employer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)
• Cafeteria benefits plan that lets you customize coverage to fit your needs, with options like health insurance, FSAs, retirement plans, and wellness programs
• 16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually
• 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED