Residential Mentor: Empower Independence & Care

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

Job summary

Tucsonres in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Residential Mentor to provide direct support and supervision to individuals served. You will assist with daily living skills, safety, and community activities, while documenting progress and maintaining privacy.

The role requires valid AZ driver license, clean driving record, 21+ years old, and ability to communicate effectively. You will follow agency plans, participate in meetings, and ensure nutrition, safety, and orderly home environments.

Qualifications

• Current valid Arizona Driver's License
• Clean driving record, no more than 2 moving violations in 3 years
• 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, 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
• 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 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
• 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
• 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 community in an appropriate and professional manner
• Document the progress/status of individuals served and maintains files and records in accordance with Agency standards
• Attend required Agency and related meetings
• Comply with all Agency Policies and Procedures and applicable regulations and laws
• Acquire and maintain all certifications and training required by the Agency
• Complete special tasks and other duties as assigned
• Able to meet all background checks and personal history checks

Skills

Driver's license

Safe driving

Communication skills

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Tucsonres in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Residential Mentor to provide direct support and supervision to individuals served. You will assist with daily living skills, safety, and community activities, while documenting progress and maintaining privacy.

The role requires valid AZ driver license, clean driving record, 21+ years old, and ability to communicate effectively. You will follow agency plans, participate in meetings, and ensure nutrition, safety, and orderly home environments.