Community Support Mentor - NE WI
Community Support Mentor - NE WI
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Position Title: Community Support Mentor
Location: NE WI
Reports To: CDP Coordinator NE WI
Status: Part Time (0-19 hours weekly)
Pay: $16 - $18/hour depending on experience
FLSA Status: Not applicable
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!
Summary:
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is a statewide volunteer-driven non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities and their families through awareness education information programs services and the exchange of ideas and experiences.
DSAW provides programs and services throughout the lifespan (Parents First Call for new and expectant parents childrens services adult services employment services and aging services) as well as educational opportunities and events.
We have an immediate opening for a Community Support Mentor to work one-on-one 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 person-centered 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 particular position will spend their time working one-on-one or in small groups with both children and adults. Day time and late afternoon/early evening hours are needed and some weekends are possible.
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
Interpersonal
Physical and Environmental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job the Direct Support Professional 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.
Compensation
Applicants bilingual are highly encouraged to apply and may be eligible for higher compensation upon demonstrating proficiency in languages. This is an hourly position.
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 non-merit factor.
Location: NE WI
Reports To: CDP Coordinator NE WI
Status: Part Time (0-19 hours weekly)
Pay: $16 - $18/hour depending on experience
FLSA Status: Not applicable
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!
Summary:
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is a statewide volunteer-driven non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities and their families through awareness education information programs services and the exchange of ideas and experiences.
DSAW provides programs and services throughout the lifespan (Parents First Call for new and expectant parents childrens services adult services employment services and aging services) as well as educational opportunities and events.
We have an immediate opening for a Community Support Mentor to work one-on-one 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 person-centered 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 particular position will spend their time working one-on-one or in small groups with both children and adults. Day time and late afternoon/early evening hours are needed and some weekends are possible.
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 CSS Case Specialist and the family to determine individual goals
- Meet with the Employment Specialist to determine job goals
- Consistently model appropriate social skills
- Support participant 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 persons in their lives
- Provide family education to participants family members and other natural supports
- Advocate for participants as needed and teach advocacy skills
- Attend required meetings and in-service training sessions
- Monitor participants goals and complete progress notes as needed
- Assist with personal care as needed. (DSAW staff occasionally provide light assistance in the bathroom or at mealtimes.)
- Other duties as assigned which may include job coaching or Community Day Programs Assistant.
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
- The minimum education level for this job is a high school diploma or equivalent with at least two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a classroom place of employment day care medical or residential setting
- Minimum age is 18
- An associate degree or bachelors degree in a related field is preferred
- Applicant 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 Direct Support Professional 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.
Compensation
Applicants bilingual are highly encouraged to apply and may be eligible for higher compensation upon demonstrating proficiency in languages. This is an hourly position.
Benefits include the following:
- Flexible schedule
- Access to healthy snacks bottled water coffee and tea at the DSAW office
- 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
- Annual offsite staff team-building activities
- 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 non-merit factor.
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Junior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
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