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Description

Duties and responsibilities:
The Mentor provides on-going support to participants through the development and implementation of person centered plans that address barriers.  
Duties include:
-    Developing and implementing person centered plans
-    Providing skill development and life skills development to the participants    
-    Monitoring the progress of participants    
-    Identifying areas and strategies where accommodations are required for each participant
-    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
-    May be required to transport participants on a daily basis to various activities
-    Collaborate with Supervisor to ensure targets and objectives for each participant are being met
-       May be required to provide personal care to participants    

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 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 licence and access to a personal vehicle

The final candidates are required to provide satisfactory police record checks