Employment Mentor

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Employment Mentor REPORTS TO : ☐Work Specialist ☐Program Director

FLSA : Non-exempt - Hourly ☐Fulltime / ☒ Part Time

REVISION DATE : October 2023

POSITION SUMMARY :

Provide support services that inspire and empower individuals to retain employment, further develop vocational abilities and reach their personal goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Participate in the discovery process with the participant and the Employment Services Coordinator as needed.
• Implement support services identified in Individual Written Program Plans.
• Maintain awareness of participant’s interests, strengths, and needs to provide appropriate services and feedback during case review process.
• Help participants meet work performance expectations and develop soft skills needed to be successful in the workforce.
• Promote the development of natural supports, which will assist participants in building and maintaining working relationships with co-workers.
• Help teach independence with the goal of minimizing support needs.
• Assist with jobs duties including inventory, paperwork including timecards, maintaining quality standards, and following all safety rules.
• Maintain good verbal and written communication with all those involved to ensure all parties are kept up-to-date and informed of any changes necessary relating to participant.
• May provide support in a community employment setting, at a mobile work crew site or in one of Ascend’s Prevocational sites (Plant 1, Plant 2, MRF, Rest Areas).
• Support services provided in various levels : 1 : 1, 1 : 2, 1 : 8; 1 : 15 group sizes.
• Complete reports as directed.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of best practices related to Building Full Lives through participation in ongoing training opportunities.
• May need to provide assistance with personal cares as defined by the client’s plan.
• Respond to emergency situations promptly and if needed, administer First Aid or CPR / AED.
• Report all accidents / injuries along with filling out reports within 24 hours.
• Always promote and maintain confidentiality of participants.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION :

High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE :

Experience working with people who are developmentally disabled is a plus.

SKILLS :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES :

None

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Must be able to stand for lengthy periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Must be able to bend / squat / twist / kneel frequently. Must be able to physically transfer participant from a wheelchair in a safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Must be able to stand for lengthy periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Must be able to bend / squat / twist / kneel frequently. Must be able to physically transfer participant from a wheelchair in a safe manner.