Job Order Detail

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 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
- Collaborate with Supervisor to ensure targets and objects for each participant are being met
- May be required to transport participants on daily basis to various activities
- May be required to provide personal care to participants

Qualifications:
Education:
- Disability Support Worker/Rehabilitation Worker Certificate or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience

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
- Access to a personal vehicle (properly plated and insured) and a valid driver's license

The final candidates are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.