Life Skills Mentor

The Life Skills Mentor provides teaching of community, virtual, and facility based programming to adults with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities, that promotes the independence and soft skills needed to reach participants personal goals.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

Provides teaching of community, virtual, and facility based programming to adults with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities, that promotes the independence and soft skills needed to reach participants personal goals.

Understand and abides by policies, procedures and programs.

Typically works on projects and tasks that span 1 day - 3 months.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1.

Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments.

Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change.

2.

Problem Solving: General supervision, with work regularly reviewed by manager or senior coworker.

Uses technical skills and knowledge to manage day-to-day tasks.

3.

Technical Skill: Practical, working knowledge of tasks, responsibilities, policies and procedures.

Able to learn and apply new concepts.

4.

Community Engagement: Serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community.

Participates in volunteer opportunities as schedule and interest permit.

5.

Plan and facilitate social/educational/recreational activities, teach classes and hold events.

Engage and encourage participants to be fully involved in all activities and programs.

Provide individualized training on objectives as outlined in the Individual Plan.

6.

Develops ongoing improvements and innovations to the service as it continues to grow and evolve.

Utilize participant and stakeholder input to improve activities or services with the tenets of person-centered planning.

(30%)

7.

Plan community integration opportunities and supervise participants on community outings and during volunteer work.

Researches and develops partnerships with community organizations and local businesses where learning can occur, such as volunteer work and community exploration.

(40%)

8.

Consult with Case Manager regarding participant goals, needs, and progress.

Maintain accurate records of participant attendance, progress on objectives and activity participation.

Attend and participate in weekly team meetings.

(10%)

9.

Assist with the development of weekly schedule and monthly calendar of activities, events and community outings.

(10%)

10.

Assist with sending out announcements, invitations, thank you notes, or other promotional materials.

Assist with maintaining activity boards, photos, and participant art.

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11.

Ensure the vehicle is clean and outing bag is stocked with necessary supplies.

Assist with van record keeping and maintenance.

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12.

Assist participants with personal care which may include some lifting and transferring, basic hygiene, or assistance with mobility.

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