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Duties and responsibilities:
The Mentor provides on-going support to participants of the Employment Works program through the development and implementation of person centered plans that address employment barriers. Duties include:
- Developing and implementing person centered plans focusing on employability skills development
- Providing employment skill development to the participants to assist with community employment
- Monitoring the progress of participants
- Identifying areas and strategies where accommodations are required for each participant and implementing individualized plans (includes analyzing job duties and implementing various strategies)
- Facilitating education with others to ensure appropriate communication and support for the participant
- Assisting individuals with self-management skills and encouraging independent action
- Providing assistance to participants in accordance with their personal program plan including behavioral support strategies as needed
- May be required to transport participants on daily basis to various activities
- Collaborate with Coordinator to ensure targets and objectives for each participant are being met
Qualifications:
Education:
- Disability Support Worker/Rehabilitation Worker Certificate or equivalent
Experience:
- Two to three years direct experience working in the Human Services Field experience working with individuals with disabilities, especially autism would be preferred
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to express and formulate written and verbal ideas and information in a clear, concise manner
- Knowledge of community resources
- Drivers license and access to a personal vehicle
The final candidates are required to provide satisfactory police record checks