Youth Services Mentor- After School

Opportunity Development Centers, Inc.; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Development Centers, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a dedicated Direct Support Professional to teach daily living and social skills to youths with disabilities, helping them engage in their communities and build friendships.

You will document services, coordinate with families and supervisors, and provide transportation and personal care support as needed. A valid driver's license and background check are required, with flexibility for evenings and weekends.

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.)

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Documentation

Driver's license

Background check

Flexible schedule

Community involvement

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB HIGHLIGHTS 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.)

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 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