Community Mentor

New Hope of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

New Hope of Indiana is hiring a Community Mentor . If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career while helping people, this is the place! About Us: New Hope of Indiana has been voted a Top Workplace by IndyStar for the last 7 years in a row and we are glad you are interested in us! We have been in the Indy community for over 40 years. We make an impact in our community every day through services for individuals with disabilities and advocacy efforts. We stay committed to supporting the individuals and families using our services by encouraging them to live their most independent, fulfilling lives. About the Job – Community Mentor: Where else do you get paid to have fun on the job? You will get to take a core group of 4 individuals out in the community to do fun educational and recreational events in the community. You’ll also take those individuals out to volunteer in two activities per week. Some of the places you can go are Meals on Wheels, food pantries, History Museum, Wheeler Mission, Public Library etc. You are one of the keys to success of services we provide to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will work closely with adults of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them live their most fulfilling life. You will plan parties, games, outings, and other activities based on the interests of the people you support – there are endless possibilities! You will drive individuals to and from fun community activities and appointments. You will be responsible for four people in the community on a daily basis. Our Benefits – the New Hope difference: New Hope recognizes the importance of a work environment that fosters respect, dignity, diversity, teamwork, personal growth, training, and development. We maintain a compassionate culture that supports work/life balance, and we believe in the power of our associates. Each associate enjoys benefits including:

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with people who have disabilities.
A valid Indiana Driver’s License with 6 points or less
Must be willing and prepared to transport individuals in a reliable, personal vehicle.
Maintain valid automobile insurance and maintain a driving record that meets New Hope's Transportation and Vehicular Safety policy.
Must be willing and able to transport individuals in wheelchair accessible company vehicles.

Responsibilities

Take a core group of 4 individuals out in the community to do fun educational and recreational events in the community.
Take those individuals out to volunteer in two activities per week.
Work closely with adults of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them live their most fulfilling life.
Plan parties, games, outings, and other activities based on the interests of the people you support.
Drive individuals to and from fun community activities and appointments.
Be responsible for four people in the community on a daily basis.