Job description
Position: Life Skills Mentor
Location: Wakefield, MA
Salary: $17 per hour
Hours: 10-25 hours a week
Shifts: Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours available
About us!
Empowering people. Supporting independence. Inspiring dreams.
Communitas is dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their lifespan and in their communities.
Summary: Life Skills Mentors are responsible for teaching life and social skills to individuals in a variety of environments using their home and community as the classroom.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Empower individuals in managing and exercising control over their Individual Support Plan (ISP). Directly work with individuals on their ISP goals
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living when necessary
- Seek input from individuals and families; and respond accordingly
- Help individuals to advocate for their needs and desires when necessary.
- Recognize and support the individual’s rights to make decisions, choices, and the right to take risks
- Supervise overall medical health, nutrition, social and general welfare
- Assist in the completion of assessments and other paperwork as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School diploma is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred
- At least one year of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities is requiredThree years or more preferred
- A passion and dedication to supporting our people
- A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
- Reliable transportation
- Must pass a CORI background check, fingerprinting, and reference check
Benefits of working with us!
- Pay increases after 1 year of service, pending a performance evaluation.
- 3 weeks of vacation, 1 week of sick time, 12 holidays.
- Employee Referral Bonus of up to $500!
- Competitive tiered pay rates based on years of service.
- 401(k) retirement plan
Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- After school
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wakefield, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
offroadmanagementgroup.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, offroadmanagementgroup.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, offroadmanagementgroup.com is the ideal place to find your next job.