Employment Mentor

JOB TITLE: Employment Mentor REPORTS TO: ☐Work Specialist ☐Program Director                        

FLSA: Non-exempt - Hourly ☐Fulltime / ☒ Part Time

REVISION DATE: October 2023

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide support services that inspire and empower individuals to retain employment, further develop vocational abilities and reach their personal goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in the discovery process with the participant and the Employment Services Coordinator as needed.
• Implement support services identified in Individual Written Program Plans. 
• Maintain awareness of participant’s interests, strengths, and needs to provide appropriate services and feedback during case review process.
• Help participants meet work performance expectations and develop soft skills needed to be successful in the workforce.
• Promote the development of natural supports, which will assist participants in building and maintaining working relationships with co-workers.
• Help teach independence with the goal of minimizing support needs.
• Assist with jobs duties including inventory, paperwork including timecards, maintaining quality standards, and following all safety rules.
• Maintain good verbal and written communication with all those involved to ensure all parties are kept up-to-date and informed of any changes necessary relating to participant.
• May provide support in a community employment setting, at a mobile work crew site or in one of Ascend’s Prevocational sites (Plant 1, Plant 2, MRF, Rest Areas).  
• Support services provided in various levels: 1:1, 1:2, 1:8; 1:15 group sizes.
• Complete reports as directed. 
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of best practices related to Building Full Lives through participation in ongoing training opportunities.
• May need to provide assistance with personal cares as defined by the client’s plan.
• Respond to emergency situations promptly and if needed, administer First Aid or CPR/AED.
• Report all accidents/injuries along with filling out reports within 24 hours. 
• Always promote and maintain confidentiality of participants.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass our pre-employment drug screen, physical, and TB testing. 
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and as business levels dictate. 
• Valid driver’s license in good standing – Preferred 
• Ascend Services Insurance Carriers Vehicle Insurability Standards must be met to drive our vehicles or clients in your personal vehicle. 

EDUCATION:         

High School diploma or equivalent. 

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with people who are developmentally disabled is a plus.

SKILLS: 

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.  
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.  
• Must demonstrate effective problem-solving skills. 
•  Must understand that serving others is an important component of this position.
• Must be creative, community-minded and energized by a highly diverse and collaborative environment. 
• Knowledge of and experience in computer operations. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.   
• Must be able to meet Ascend Services Insurance Carriers Vehicle Insurability Standards. 
• Must be able to stand for lengthy periods of time. 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance. 
• Must be able to bend/squat/twist/kneel frequently.  
• Must be able to physically transfer participant from a wheelchair in a safe manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:

None

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to stand for lengthy periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Must be able to bend/squat/twist/kneel frequently.  Must be able to physically transfer participant from a wheelchair in a safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to stand for lengthy periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Must be able to bend/squat/twist/kneel frequently. Must be able to physically transfer participant from a wheelchair in a safe manner.