Youth Services Mentor-After School

Opportunity Development Centers Inc-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
101-250 employees
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The Youth Services Mentor position is focused on supporting children and youth with disabilities, helping them to become actively involved in their communities and develop essential life skills. The role requires a commitment to inclusion and advocacy, ensuring that participants have opportunities for social interactions and community involvement. The mentor will assist with personal care tasks and maintain clear communication with participants and their families. This position also involves documentation of services provided and may require transportation of individuals to community activities.

  • Demonstrated ability to teach others, including Daily Living Skills, social skills, and community involvement.
  • Assist and support children and youth with disabilities in becoming actively involved in their communities, develop friendships, and independent use of community resources.
  • Regularly provide opportunities for inclusion through planned activities, social interactions, exposure, advocacy, training, and education as identified in the assessment and planning process.
  • Provide assistance with personal care tasks, as needed (i.e., mobility, eating, bathroom, etc.).
  • Be knowledgeable in and able to document properly on all individual services provided daily in the required time limit and format.
  • Ability to maintain open, respectful, and clear communication with the participant, their families, and supervisor.
  • Meet all necessary training requirements.
  • Transport and accompany individuals to community activities in company or personal vehicles.
  • Minimum of 1 year work experience with individuals and/or children with disabilities required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge in the modifications, adaptation, and use of specialized equipment.
  • General knowledge of computer uses and programs required.
  • Must pass WI caregiver background check.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Ability to work flexible/non-standard schedule (including some evenings and weekends).
  • Reliable vehicle (unless determined exempt with HR).
  • Great Work/Life Balance with Generous PTO and Paid Holidays.
  • Full Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, etc. (FT employees).
  • 401(k) with 4% Company Match.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement.
  • Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts to help you save on Daycare Costs (FT employees).
  • Pet Insurance.
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