Youth Services Mentor-Evenings and Weekends

ODC, Inc.; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great PTO and holidays

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Gym membership reimbursement

Dependent care FSAs

Pet insurance

Job summary

ODC, Inc. seeks a Youth Services Mentor in Wisconsin Rapids to assist and guide youths with disabilities in daily living and community participation. The role emphasizes teaching, advocacy, and facilitating friendships while ensuring safety and personal care support as needed.

The position requires at least 1 year of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. A valid driver's license and background check are prerequisites.

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 uses and programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily living skills, social skills, and community involvement.
• Support children and youth with disabilities to engage in their communities and build friendships.
• Provide inclusion opportunities through planned activities and advocacy.
• Assist with personal care tasks as needed (mobility, eating, bathroom).
• Document services daily in the required time limit and format.
• Maintain open, respectful communication with participants, families, and supervisor.
• Meet all training requirements.
• Transport and accompany individuals to community activities.
• Pass WI caregiver background check and hold a valid driver's license.
• Work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Use a company email address and MFA from personal phone.

Skills

Communication

Disability experience

Computer literacy

Adaptive equipment knowledge

Job description

Youth Services Mentor

Wage: $17/hour

Minimum Age: 16 years

Youth Services Mentor

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year work experience with individuals and/or children with disabilities required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge in the modifications, adaptation, and use of specialized equipment
• General knowledge of computer uses 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 limit 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.)

Benefits

• Great Work/Life Balance with Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Full Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, etc. (FT employees)
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts to help you save on Daycare Costs (FT employees)
• Pet Insurance

Schedule

• Evenings and Weekends

Why Choose ODC

Here at ODC, we are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals. We are dedicated to building and supporting a welcoming work environment, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Our purpose is to champion the power of human connection, and the heart of connection is inclusion. You belong here. ODC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.