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Description
Northwest Community Partners in a collaborative effort with a county Department of Human Services (DHS) provides Mentoring, Daily Living Skills Education and Respite services for children and families that reside within the respective county.
Current opportunities with Northwest Community Partners include mentoring, respite providers, and daily living skills educators. See descriptions below.
Mentor Job Description
The Mentor meets with a designated youth in a structured partnership that focuses on the needs of the mentored participants while fostering a supportive and positive relationship. Within the mentoring relationship, the goal will be for the Mentor to facilitate and promote connections to the youth’s natural supports in his/her community and encourage independence in daily living skills. The Mentor is responsible for assisting in developing the Mentor Plan with the team and implementing the plan. The goal is for the relationship to last at least a year; however, matches can be for the duration of the school year if you are unavailable in the summer.
Mentors meet one to two times per week with their mentee doing various activities in the community, including, but not limited to, bowling, miniature golfing, trampoline parks, hiking, movies, and baking while working on goals such as improving social skills, safety awareness, and the ability to manage emotions. You will collaborate with the program director to choose mentees that best fit your personality/interests/experience goals. This position is highly flexible in allowing you to choose as little or as many hours as you want, and shifts can be built around your other work/school/life schedules. Starting pay varies depending on child's needs and mentor's experience level. In addition to the hourly pay rate, there is a budget for activities as well as mileage reimbursement.
Mentor Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Respite Provider Job Description
Respite workers care for children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental health issues in the child's home or in their community. This allows parents/guardians to engage in other activities and provides them with a break.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications - Education and/or Experience for Positions:
Other Skills and Abilities:
Special Requirements:
Full Time
$70k-93k (estimate)
04/10/2024
06/09/2024