Youth Services Mentor-SUMMER ONLY

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Opportunity Development Centers Inc

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Town of Farmington, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The mentor will assist youth with disabilities in developing daily living and social skills while facilitating their active participation in community activities. Responsibilities also include providing personal care assistance and maintaining accurate daily documentation of services provided.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of work experience with individuals or children with disabilities. You also possess general computer knowledge and the ability to learn and use specialized equipment. Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with participants, families, and supervisors.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Specialized equipment

WI caregiver background check

Valid Driver’s License

Job Description

Youth Services Mentor 

Wage: $17/hour

Minimum Age: 16 years

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:

  • Monday-Friday

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.

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Opportunity Development Centers Inc

Founded in 1965, Opportunity Development Centers, Inc. (ODC, Inc.) is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is "to empower people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals"​. ODC serves people with disabilities by providing skills training and employment services, and assistance in becoming more active in their communities.
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