Mustang Care Assistant

Sylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent School District 332 in Mora, Minnesota, is seeking a dedicated Mustang Care Assistant for before and after school support. This part-time role serves K-6 participants, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment with opportunities for personal growth and community service.

Responsibilities include daily activities, promoting inclusion, and reporting wellbeing changes to staff. Open until filled; background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in caregiving or support roles preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse individuals.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor, with a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Background check clearance may be required.
• Experience with special needs populations is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and recreational activities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all participants, encouraging social interaction and engagement.
• Monitor and report any changes in participants' physical or emotional well-being to the appropriate staff members.
• Collaborate with team members to implement individualized care plans and support participants in achieving their goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
• Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Assist in the planning and execution of community events and activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to participants, building trusting relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Compassionate demeanor

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Mustang Care Assistant before and after school. This part-time position involves providing support and assistance to our Mustang Care program participants in grades K-6, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment that fosters personal growth and development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to helping others and a passion for community service.

Days & Hours

Days will follow the Mora Schools calendar. Mustang care operates every day students have class from 6:30-8:00am and 3:00pm-5:30pm

Salary

Hourly per Community Education Para Scale

Responsibilities

• - Assist participants with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and recreational activities.
• - Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all participants, encouraging social interaction and engagement.
• - Monitor and report any changes in participants' physical or emotional well-being to the appropriate staff members.
• - Collaborate with team members to implement individualized care plans and support participants in achieving their goals.
• - Maintain a clean and organized environment, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
• - Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• - Assist in the planning and execution of community events and activities.
• - Provide companionship and emotional support to participants, building trusting relationships.

Requirements

• - Relevant experience in caregiving or support roles preferred.
• - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse individuals.
• - Compassionate and patient demeanor, with a genuine desire to help others.
• - Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• - Background check clearance may be required.
• - Experience with special needs populations is a plus but not mandatory.

Application Deadline

Open until filled

It is the policy of Independent School District 332, Mora, Minnesota, to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age.