Community Support Services Mentor
Community Support Services Mentor
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04-05-2025
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Position Title: Community Support Services Mentor
Location: Greater Milwaukee County Area
Status: Part Time (525 hours weekly)
Pay: $16 $18/hour depending on experience
Are you looking for a position that brings purpose to your life Would you like to wake up every day knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities Are you ready to join a team that cares deeply for its staff and has an awesome culture If this sounds like you then read on for an exciting opportunity to join us at the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin!
Requirements:
We have an immediate opening for a Community Support Mentor to work oneonone with individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities in their homes and in the community including supporting individuals in their jobs. The Community Support Mentor provides individualized personcentered support and works towards goals that focus on helping the participant become as independent as possible. For example a Community Support Mentor might work with a participant on making a healthy snack learning to count money safe internet use or providing strategies for success in the workplace. This position will spend their time working oneonone or in small groups with both children and adults. Day time and late afternoon/early evening hours are needed.
As a face of the organization successful candidates will be extremely positive energetic and have a passion for helping individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities to achieve amazing lives.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Interpersonal
Education/Experience
Physical and Environmental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job the Community Support Mentor will be required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear clearly. The noise level in the work environment varies from low to high. The job may require the ability to walk climb stairs kneel stoop and may require the employee to lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The job may require extended periods of sitting or standing.
Benefits include the following:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other nonmerit factor.
Location: Greater Milwaukee County Area
Status: Part Time (525 hours weekly)
Pay: $16 $18/hour depending on experience
Are you looking for a position that brings purpose to your life Would you like to wake up every day knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities Are you ready to join a team that cares deeply for its staff and has an awesome culture If this sounds like you then read on for an exciting opportunity to join us at the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin!
Requirements:
We have an immediate opening for a Community Support Mentor to work oneonone with individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities in their homes and in the community including supporting individuals in their jobs. The Community Support Mentor provides individualized personcentered support and works towards goals that focus on helping the participant become as independent as possible. For example a Community Support Mentor might work with a participant on making a healthy snack learning to count money safe internet use or providing strategies for success in the workplace. This position will spend their time working oneonone or in small groups with both children and adults. Day time and late afternoon/early evening hours are needed.
As a face of the organization successful candidates will be extremely positive energetic and have a passion for helping individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities to achieve amazing lives.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Meet with the Case Specialist and the family to determine individual goals
- Consistently model appropriate social skills
- Support participants by practicing modeling and guiding them through real life experiences
- Research and have the ability to create necessary accommodations for life skills including personal hygiene meal planning and prep home upkeep money management and technology
- Create modifications for the workplace such as visual schedules or checklists
- Maintain and model positive professional working relationships with participants guardians employers and other significant people in their lives
- Advocate for participants as needed and teach advocacy skills
- May need to transport participants within their own vehicle or DSAW van
- Attend required meetings and inservice training sessions
- Assist with personal care as needed. (DSAW staff occasionally provide light assistance in the bathroom or assistance at mealtimes).
Minimum Qualifications
Interpersonal
- Must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults
- Demonstrates warmth insight interest and respect for people with disabilities
- Willingness to accept flexibility with their schedule
- Able and knowledgeable to cope with emergency situations or behavioral situations in a calm and effective manner
- Able and willing to be a team player and to work cooperatively with their supervisor
- Able to communicate effectively with clients and their families
Education/Experience
- HS Diploma required or working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Minimum age is 18
- Applicants must have a valid drivers license and insured vehicle
- Applicants must pass a background check that meets State of Wisconsin requirements
Physical and Environmental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job the Community Support Mentor will be required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear clearly. The noise level in the work environment varies from low to high. The job may require the ability to walk climb stairs kneel stoop and may require the employee to lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The job may require extended periods of sitting or standing.
Benefits include the following:
- Flexible schedule
- Ongoing training opportunities sponsored by DSAW
- Employee referral program (employee will receive $50 if their referral is hired)
- Relaxed dress code at the discretion of your supervisor
- An amazing mission and culture!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other nonmerit factor.
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Junior IC
Employment Type
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