Residential Mentor & Direct Support Coach

Tucsonres; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucsonres is seeking a Residential Mentor to support individuals in our residential programs in Tucson, AZ. The role involves direct supervision, skill-building, and helping residents engage in social, recreational, and educational activities within the community.

The position requires a valid Arizona driver's license, a clean driving record, and the ability to transport residents as needed. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current valid Arizona Driver's License
• Clean driving record, no more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year period
• Twenty-one (21) years of age or older
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals in service and team members using both verbal and written skills
• Able to use computer proficiently

Responsibilities

• Provide active direct physical assistance, supervision and behavioral support to individuals served in Agency programs
• Demonstrate safe workplace behavior as defined by Agency workplace safety plan
• Be honest
• Provide opportunities to acquire, use and maintain skills which enable individuals served to live as independently as possible
• Maintain an on-going knowledge of the individuals served
• Maintain the privacy of individuals served
• Serve as a positive role model for individuals served
• Assist in the development of written objectives and skill plans
• Carry out skill development plans, recommendations, agreements, assignments, and routines as required by the Agency
• Assist individuals served in planning and participating in social, recreational, and educational activities at home and in the community
• Actively assist individuals served with problem solving
• Assist individuals served with planning, purchasing and/or preparation of foodstuffs to ensure nutritional intake within the context of the budget
• Assist with and/or manage funds for individuals served as assigned
• Assist individuals served with personal hygiene, and health & safety issues that affect them.
• Lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting individuals served; (Hoyer Lifts, Wheelchairs, gate belt etc.) Must be able to lift 50 pounds to help provide support and safety for individuals supported.
• Obtain, administer, and maintain medications for individuals served
• Provide transportation for individuals served (if hired in a driving position)
• Attend, document and provide feedback for meetings and/or medical appointments for individuals served
• Purchase household and hygiene supplies as required
• Provide routine and on-going housekeeping and home maintenance of interior and exterior of the residence to provide a neat, clean, healthy, and safe environment
• Conduct and participate in evacuation and emergency plan drills and document the results
• Maintain and utilize all Agency equipment and appliances in a manner which will promote their longevity (i.e. observe maintenance schedules, repair as needed, follow manufacturer's directions for use, etc.)
• Responsible for meeting all times assigned for scheduled duty
• Requests and notifies Supervisor of leave times in accordance with Agency procedure
• Interact and communicate with individuals served, their team members, other Agency personnel, and members of the community in an appropriate and professional manner
• Document the progress/status of individuals served and maintains files and records in accordance with Agency standards using Agency record keeping systems
• Attend required Agency and Agency-related meetings as directed
• Comply with all Agency Policies and Procedures as well as all applicable regulations and laws
• Acquire and maintain all certifications and training required by the Agency in a timely manner
• Complete special tasks and other duties as assigned
• Able to meet all background checks and personal history checks

Job description

Tucsonres is seeking a Residential Mentor to support individuals in our residential programs in Tucson, AZ. The role involves direct supervision, skill-building, and helping residents engage in social, recreational, and educational activities within the community.

The position requires a valid Arizona driver's license, a clean driving record, and the ability to transport residents as needed. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.