Community Day Support Mentor, PT

• Base Pay $17.00 - $19.00 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

Position Title:

Community Support Mentor

Location:

NE WI

Reports To:

CDP Manager, NE WI

Status:
Part Time (0-19 hours weekly)

Pay: $17 - $19/hour, depending on experience

FLSA Status:
Not applicable

Are you looking for a position that brings purpose to your life? Would you like to wake up every day knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Are you ready to join a team that cares deeply for its staff and has an awesome culture? If this sounds like you, then read on for an exciting opportunity to join us at the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin!

The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is a statewide, volunteer-driven non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities and their families through awareness, education, information, programs, services, and the exchange of ideas and experiences.

DSAW provides programs and services throughout the lifespan (Parent’s First Call for new and expectant parents, children’s services, adult services, employment services, and aging services), as well as educational opportunities and events.

We have an immediate opening for a Community Support Mentor to work one‑on‑one with individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities in their homes and in the community including supporting individuals in their jobs. The Community Support Mentor provides individualized, person‑centered support and works towards goals that focus on helping the participant become as independent as possible. For example, a Community Support Mentor might work with a participant on making a healthy snack, learning to count money, safe internet use or providing strategies for success in the workplace.

This particular position will spend their time working one‑on‑one or in small groups with both children and adults. Day time and late afternoon/early evening hours are needed, and some weekends are possible.

As a face of the organization, successful candidates will be extremely positive, energetic, and have a passion for helping individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities to achieve amazing lives.

• Meet with the CSS Case Specialist and the family to determine individual goals
• Meet with the Employment Specialist to determine job goals
• Consistently model appropriate social skills
• Support participant by practicing, modeling and guiding them through real life experiences
• Research and have the ability to create necessary accommodations for life skills including: personal hygiene, meal planning and prep, home upkeep, money management and technology
• Create modifications for the workplace such as visual schedules or checklists
• Maintain and model positive professional working relationships with participants, guardians, employers, and other significant persons in their lives
• Provide family education to participant's family members and other natural supports
• Advocate for participants as needed and teach advocacy skills
• Attend required meetings and in‑service training sessions
• Monitor participant's goals and complete progress notes as needed
• Assist with personal care as needed. (DSAW staff occasionally provide light assistance in the bathroom or at mealtimes.)
• Other duties as assigned, which may include job coaching or Community Day Programs Assistant.

• Must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults
• Demonstrates warmth, insight, interest, and respect for people with disabilities
• Willingness to accept flexibility with their schedule
• Able and knowledgeable to cope with emergency…