Child Mentor

Community Horizons is assisting a family in the Kaukauna area to find a care provider who can work with their special needs son both in the community and in their home. This is a part-time position with the goal of supporting community engagement and assisting with the maintenance of the child’s personal spaces (bedroom and bathroom).

Schedule:

15-20 hours per week. After school and weekend hours.

After school start time is 3p

Weekend start time is 10a

Flexible scheduling is available, and the family is willing to discuss all availability offered.

Wage: $17.98

Job tasks:

- Plan and execute community outings.

- Clean, organize, and maintain a child’s bedroom.

- Spot clean bathroom (surface cleaning, take out garbage, replace toilet paper, etc.)

- Provide transportation to and from outings.

- Engage in de-escalating tactics as needed.

- Provide 1:1 supervision.

- Provide a safe space for community exploration.

Requirements:

- Driver's license

- Reliable vehicle- willing to use personal vehicle to provide transportation (local travel only).

- Experience working with adults or children with complex needs (Mental health, Developmental disabilities, Autism, ADHD, ODD, Etc.)

- Willingness to learn and accept coaching.

- Ability to pass a Wisconsin Caregiving Background Check.

- Proven dependability.

- Committed to providing care for children and adults with special needs.

Special Interest of the child:

- Godzilla

- Swimming

- Hiking

- Gardening (loves to dig holes!)

- Trampoline Park

- YMCA

- Dragons

Please note that this is a cat-friendly and dog-friendly home. There are also various caged critters in the home. No care is needed, but it is important to note for those with allergies or fears.

Community Horizons offers support for individuals enrolled in self-directed programs through Managed Care Organizations or IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) throughout Wisconsin. Self-direction gives program participants the choice over who provides services and how they receive them. Community Horizons is not the employer on record, members make all hiring decisions with the involvement of a third-party fiscal agent responsible for payroll.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.97 per hour

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18