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Individual needed asap for part time youth mentor and respite provider for a youth with a cognitive disability. Position will be approximately 10-15hours/week. Possibly opportunity available for more than one person. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
Experience working with adolescents who have cognitive disabilities will be considered an asset. Previous training in Autism preferred. A calm, understanding personality would be ideal.
Applicants must be able to maintain professional boundaries and handle confidential information. Must have good organization and time management skills, and be able to work independently. A valid drivers license and vehicle is required. Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal record check. Applicant will have hours arranged in advance and provide mentorship service in the family home and community setting.
Responsibilities include:
-Initiating weekly contact with parent to arrange a schedule the youth/arranging
- Transportation before and after school
-Planning outings with the youth
-Working with the youth in the community and/or in the youths home
Wage/Salary: $18.00/hour
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Finding information
Children'S Ages
- Over 12 years
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Tend to emotional well-being of children
- Take children to and from school and to appointments
- Supervise and care for children
- Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
- Observe children and prepare reports for home care or babysitting agency
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
- Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
- Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
Work Setting
- Employer's home
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
Security and Safety
- Driver's validity licence check
Experience with Special Needs Children
- Person with an intellectual disability
- Autistic
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