Communication and Behavior Specialist

Acceptional Minds LLC; De Pere (WI); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mental Health Day

Flexible shifts

Supportive environment

Inclusive culture

Descripción de la vacante

Acceptional Minds LLC in Wisconsin seeks mentors to support kids and young adults affected by autism and mental health challenges across three programs: Acceptional Academy (School Hours), After-School & Weekend Program, and the Young Adult Program. Applicants must be 18 or older, have a valid driver’s license with auto insurance, a reliable vehicle, and be able to meet physical tasks.

Training in Ukeru and Handle with Care is provided.

Formación

• Age 18 or older.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid training provided upon hire if needed.
• Previous experience in a school setting or with kids with special needs.

Responsabilidades

• Mentor and support kids and young adults across three programs.
• Guide structured activities, arts and crafts, and daily living skills.
• Assist young adults in transitioning to adulthood, exploring vocational paths.

Conocimientos

Mentoring

Flexible shifts

Calm demeanor

Physical endurance

Ukeru training

Herramientas

Ukeru pads/shields

Handle with Care training

Descripción del empleo

Job Type:Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal, or On-Call

Schedule Options:Flexible shifts available within operating hours (M-F 7 AM-7 PM, Sat 10 AM-5 PM)

Why Join Acceptional Minds?

• Work-Life Balance:Full-time staff receive abuilt-in Mental Health Day every other week(after 90 days). We support and work around Part-time staff’s academic and personal commitments.
• Ultimate Flexibility:On-Call staff only need to pick up 1 shift per week.
• Supportive Environment:We ensure you have all the resources, training, and backing you need to succeed.
• Inclusivity:We value acceptance and meet both our staff and clients exactly where they are at.

What You Will Do

You will mentor and support kids and young adults affected by autism and mental health challenges across three rewarding programs:

• Acceptional Academy (School Hours):Help students build executive functioning, social-emotional, and self-regulation skills outside a traditional school setting.
• After-School & Weekend Program:Guide youth and teens through structured program activities, arts and crafts, motor activities, and daily living and skills.
• Young Adult Program:Assist young adults as they transition into adulthood by teaching daily living skills and exploring vocational or volunteer paths.
• Age 18 or older.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle to transport clients.
• Calm, kind, and open-minded demeanor.
• Ability to meet physical demands (standing, walking, kneeling, lifting up to 10lbs routinely / 50lbs occasionally).
• Ability to carry and utilize Ukeru pads/shields throughout the day following Ukeru training (provided)
• Ability to safely perform a physical restraint following Handle with Care training (provided).
• Previous experience in a school setting or working with kids with special needs.
• Lived/personal experienceis highly valued—we encourage you to apply!
• CPR, AED, and First Aid training (we will provide this upon hire if needed).