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:
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Participate in the discovery process with the participant and the Employment Services Coordinator as needed.
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Implement support services identified in Individual Written Program Plans.
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Maintain awareness of participant’s interests, strengths, and needs to provide appropriate services and feedback during case review process.
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Help participants meet work performance expectations and develop soft skills needed to be successful in the workforce.
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Promote the development of natural supports, which will assist participants in building and maintaining working relationships with co-workers.
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Help teach independence with the goal of minimizing support needs.
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Assist with jobs duties including inventory, paperwork including timecards, maintaining quality standards, and following all safety rules.
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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.
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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).
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Support services provided in various levels: 1:1, 1:2, 1:8; 1:15 group sizes.
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Complete reports as directed.
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Maintain up-to-date understanding of best practices related to Building Full Lives through participation in ongoing training opportunities.
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May need to provide assistance with personal cares as defined by the client’s plan.
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Respond to emergency situations promptly and if needed, administer First Aid or CPR/AED.
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Report all accidents/injuries along with filling out reports within 24 hours.
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Always promote and maintain confidentiality of participants.
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Perform any other duties assigned by management.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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Must pass our pre-employment drug screen, physical, and TB testing.
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Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and as business levels dictate.
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Valid driver’s license in good standing – Preferred
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Ascend Services Insurance Carriers Vehicle Insurability Standards must be met to drive our vehicles or clients in your personal vehicle.
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with people who are developmentally disabled is a plus.
SKILLS:
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Strong leadership and organizational skills.
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Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Must demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.
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Must understand that serving others is an important component of this position.
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Must be creative, community-minded and energized by a highly diverse and collaborative environment.
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Knowledge of and experience in computer operations.
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Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Must be able to meet Ascend Services Insurance Carriers Vehicle Insurability Standards.
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Must be able to stand for lengthy periods of time.
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Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
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Must be able to bend/squat/twist/kneel frequently.
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Must be able to physically transfer participant from a wheelchair in a safe manner.
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.
