What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Services Mentor position at Opportunity Development Centers Inc?
Youth Services Mentor
Wage: $17/hour
Youth Services Mentor
JOB HIGHLIGHTS
Qualifications:
- 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
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
- Must pass WI caregiver background check
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to work flexible/non-standard schedule (including some evenings and weekends)
- This position requires use of a company email address which requires an application to be downloaded on your personal cell phone for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure cyber security.
- Reliable vehicle (unless determined exempt with HR.)
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
Schedule:
- Evenings and Weekends
Why Choose ODC: Here at ODC, we are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals. We are dedicated to building and supporting a welcoming work environment, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Our purpose is to champion the power of human connection, and the heart of connection is inclusion. You belong here. ODC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Salary : $17
