What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Oshkosh area position at Opportunity Development Centers, Inc.?
Job Description
Salary: $16/hr
Community Support Mentor
Wage: $16/hour
Community Support Mentor
JOB HIGHLIGHTS
Qualifications:
Here at ODC, we are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals. We are dedicated to building and supporting a welcoming work environment, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Our purpose is to champion the power of human connection and the heart of connection is inclusion.You belong here.
Salary: $16/hr
Community Support Mentor
Wage: $16/hour
Community Support Mentor
JOB HIGHLIGHTS
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year work experience with individuals and/or children with disabilitiesrequired
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge in the modifications, adaptation, and use of specialized equipment
- General knowledge of computeruseand programsrequired
- Demonstrated ability to teach others. Including Daily Living Skills, social skills, and community involvement
- Assistand support children and youth with disabilities in becoming actively involved in their communities, develop friendships, and independent use of community resources
- Regularly provide opportunities for inclusion through planned activities, social interactions, exposure, advocacy,trainingand education asidentifiedin the assessment and planning process
- Provide assistancewith personal care tasks, as needed (i.e.mobility, eating, bathroom, etc.)
- Be knowledgeable in and able to document properly on all individual services provided daily in the requiredtime frameand format
- Ability tomaintainopen, respectful, and clear communication with the participant, their families, and supervisor
- Meet all necessary training requirements
- Transport andaccompanyindividuals to community activities in company or personal vehicles
- Must pass WI caregiver background check
- Valid Drivers License
- Ability to work flexible/non-standard schedule (including some evenings and weekends)
- This position requires use of a company email address which requires an application to be downloaded on your personal cell phone for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure cyber security.
- Reliable vehicle (unless determined exempt with HR.)
- Great Work/Life Balance with Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
- Full Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, etc. (FT employees)
- 401(k) with 4% Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts to help you save on Daycare Costs (FT employees)
- Pet Insurance
- DaysMonday-Friday
Here at ODC, we are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals. We are dedicated to building and supporting a welcoming work environment, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Our purpose is to champion the power of human connection and the heart of connection is inclusion.You belong here.
Salary : $16