What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Mentor/DSP position at Integrated Supports for Living, Inc?
Join a team where you get to make a difference each day! At IS Living, our vision is to live and work in a community where all people have support to live meaningful, independent lives. This is at the heart of each role within our agency, and we hope that you can be a part of it!
A Therapeutic Mentor (TM) provides essential support and care to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, or other special needs. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, helping them achieve their personal goals, promoting independence, and ensuring their safety and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personal Care Assistance: Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility.
- Behavioral Support: Implement individualized behavior plans, using positive reinforcement and other techniques to promote appropriate behaviors.
- Skill Development: Work with clients to develop and improve life skills, including communication, socialization, and job readiness skills.
- Household Management: Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation
- Health and Safety: Monitor and document health status, including medication administration, ensuring clients' safety at all times, and responding to emergencies as needed.
- Community Engagement: Support clients in participating in community activities, social events, promoting inclusion and interaction with others.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely records of client progress, behaviors, medical issues, and other relevant information.
- Collaboration: Work closely with a team of healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
- Advocacy: Act as a positive advocate for the rights and preferences of clients, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities or in a caregiving role is preferred, but not required.
- Skills: Strong communication skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification, Oregon Intervention System (OIS), can be provided upon hire if necessary.
Therapeutic Mentors may work in a variety of settings, including group homes or community environments. Shift work is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Full time 12 hour shifts available
- Day Shift
- Night Shift
Minimum Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 1 year of experience in a caregiver role, medical role, or related training or 1 year of education and experience that enables full performance of all aspects of the job is preferred.
- Valid driver's license in good standing, preferred
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English
- Successful clearance of local and or state background checks
- Must be able to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug screenings.
We have a great benefits package for our employees!
- Paid Time Off
- Seven Paid Holidays
- 403(b)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Insurance
- Life Insurance
Integrated Supports for Living, Inc is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment process.
