Youth Inclusion & Skills Mentor

Opportunity Development Centers, Inc.; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Development Centers, Inc. in Marshfield, WI is seeking caregivers to support children and youth with disabilities in becoming active members of their communities.

You will assist with daily living skills, transportation, and community participation, and you will document services in the required format. Responsibilities include planning inclusive activities, maintaining open communication with families and supervisors, and meeting training requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year work experience with individuals and/or children with Disabilities.
• Excellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills.
• Knowledge in the modifications, adaptation, and use of specialized equipment.
• General knowledge of computer use and programs required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to teach others. Including Daily Living Skills, social skills, and community involvement
• Assist and support children and youth with disabilities in becoming actively involved in their communities, develop friendships, and independent use of community resources
• Regularly provide opportunities for inclusion through planned activities, social interactions, exposure, advocacy, training and education as identified in the assessment and planning process
• Provide assistance with personal care tasks, as needed (i.e. mobility, eating, bathroom, etc.)
• Be knowledgeable in and able to document properly on all individual services provided daily in the required time frame and format
• Ability to maintain open, respectful, and clear communication with the participant, their families, and supervisor
• Meet all necessary training requirements
• Transport and accompany individuals to community activities in company or personal vehicles
• Must pass WI caregiver background check
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work flexible/non-standard schedule (including some evenings and weekends)
• This position requires use of a company email address which requires an application to be downloaded on your personal cell phone for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure cyber security. Reliable vehicle (unless determined exempt with HR.)

Job description

Opportunity Development Centers, Inc. in Marshfield, WI is seeking caregivers to support children and youth with disabilities in becoming active members of their communities.

You will assist with daily living skills, transportation, and community participation, and you will document services in the required format. Responsibilities include planning inclusive activities, maintaining open communication with families and supervisors, and meeting training requirements.