What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Skills Mentor position at Little Friends Inc?
At Little Friends Inc, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to thrive in their community. Our mission is to provide lifelong opportunities for growth, so the people we serve can work, learn, play, and experience the joy of life's everyday moments.
About the Role
We are seeking an organized, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Life Skills Trainer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing direction and supervision to children in all aspects of daily living.
A Life Skills Trainer advises and assists the individuals that we care for, helping them learn, adapt, and develop skills such as doing day-to-day tasks, interacting with other people, caring for themselves, as well as doing basic duties.
Responsibilities:
- Provide training, assistance, and supervision to individuals receiving care in the areas of living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance in both residential and community settings.
- Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
- Facilitate the working relationships between others and individuals served and support community involvement by accompanying them on outings or providing transportation to work or other activities.