Youth Services Mentor-After School

Opportunity Development Centers Inc • Town of Farmington, WI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Services Mentor will assist and support children and youth with disabilities in becoming actively involved in their communities, developing friendships, and independent use of community resources. This role involves providing opportunities for inclusion through planned activities, social interactions, exposure, advocacy, training, and education. The mentor will also provide assistance with personal care tasks as needed and maintain clear communication with participants, families, and supervisors.

Requirements

• 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
• Valid Driver’s License
• Reliable vehicle (unless determined exempt with HR.)

Responsibilities

• 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
• Pass WI caregiver background check
• Ability to work flexible/non-standard schedule (including some evenings and weekends)
• Application to be downloaded on your personal cell phone for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure cyber security.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed