What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Skills Mentor position at Community Horizons LLC?
Do you have a passion for enriching the lives of those you encounter? Do you love coaching and working with young adults? Do you have a special place in your heart for people with special needs and abilities? If this sounds like you, please keep reading to learn more about a super rewarding position we have available.
This role entails providing support to a young man with special needs in his home environment. You will focus on developing essential daily living skills and establishing routines that promote independence and safety. Collaboration with the family will be key to implementing and maintaining best practices.
This position can be tailored to suit either part-time or full-time availability, depending on the needs of the candidate.
Please note that this is a dog-friendly home.
Position Details:
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 3pm-830pm
*Weekend opportunities are available.
*Overnight respite opportunities are available.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a sustainable routine for a young man entering adulthood.
- Support with household tasks, including packing lunch, preparing snacks, and organizing and cleaning personal spaces.
- Prompt personal care tasks (bathing, brushing hair and teeth, nail care, etc).
- Provide companionship, mentorship, and supervision.
- Maintain rapport and accountability with the individual in care.
Requirements:
- A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle are mandatory.
- Candidates must be able to pass a Wisconsin caregiver background check.
- A genuine enjoyment of working in the special needs community.
- Previous professional experience in caregiving is required, with a preference for those with backgrounds in ABA therapies, paraprofessional roles, educational support, behavioral techs., childcare, and similar fields.
- High personal standards of professionalism are expected.
- Honesty and reliability are crucial attributes for candidates.
At Community Horizons, we proudly support individuals enrolled in self-directed programs through managed care organizations or IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) across Wisconsin. With self-direction, program participants have the freedom to choose who provides their services and how they want to receive them. Please note that while Community Horizons isn’t the employer on record, members actively make all hiring decisions with the support of third-party fiscal agents who handle payroll.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21
