Job Description
Position: Residential Mentor
Reports to: Program Supervisor
Supervises: No positions
Primary Hours: Set based on needs of individuals in service Hours Vary
Required Qualifications:
Current valid Arizona Driver's License (to be a driver)
Clean driving record, no more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year period (to be a driver)
Twenty-one (21) years of age or older (to be a driver)
Able to communicate effectively with individuals in service and team members using both verbal and written skills
Able to use computer proficiently
General Responsibilities:
- Provide active direct physical assistance, supervision and behavioral support to individuals served in Agency programs
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Demonstrate safe workplace behavior as defined by Agency workplace safety plan
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Be honest
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provide opportunities to acquire, use and maintain skills which enable individuals served to live as independently as possible
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Maintain an on-going knowledge of the individuals served
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Maintain the privacy of individuals served
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Serve as a positive role model for individuals served
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Assist in the development of written objectives and skill plans
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Carry out skill development plans, recommendations, agreements, assignments, and routines as required by the Agency
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Assist individuals served in planning and participating in social, recreational, and educational activities at home and in the community
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Actively assist individuals served with problem solving
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Assist individuals served with planning, purchasing and/or preparation of foodstuffs to ensure nutritional intake within the context of the budget
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Assist with and/or manage funds for individuals served as assigned
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Assist individuals served with personal hygiene, and healthsafety issues that affect them.
Lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting individuals served; (Hoyer Lifts, Wheelchairs, gate belt etc.) Must be able to lift 50 pounds to help provide support and safety for individuals supported.
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Obtain, administer, and maintain medications for individuals served
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Provide transportation for individuals served (if hired in a driving position)
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Attend, document and provide feedback for meetings and/or medical appointments for individuals served
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Purchase household and hygiene supplies as required
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Provide routine and on-going housekeeping and home maintenance of interior and exterior of the residence to provide a neat, clean, healthy, and safe environment
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Conduct and participate in evacuation and emergency plan drills and document the results
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Maintain and utilize all Agency equipment and appliances in a manner which will promote their longevity (i.e. observe maintenance schedules, repair as needed, follow manufacturer's directions for use, etc.)
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Responsible for meeting all times assigned for scheduled duty
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Requests and notifies Supervisor of leave times in accordance with Agency procedure
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Interact and communicate with individuals served, their team members, other Agency personnel, and members of the community in an appropriate and professional manner
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Document the progress/status of individuals served and maintains files and records in accordance with Agency standards using Agency record keeping systems
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Attend required Agency and Agency-related meetings as directed
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Comply with all Agency Policies and Procedures as well as all applicable regulations and laws
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Acquire and maintain all certifications and training required by the Agency in a timely manner
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Complete special tasks and other duties as assigned
