Youth Mentor

Harbor is seeking a contingent Youth Mentor in Toledo. This position provides vocational rehabilitation services, job coaching services, and will transport clients and visit them at worksites.

Position is contingent, working on an as-needed basis. May work evenings and weekends, but will primarily work 1st shift.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements
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• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or teaching/training experience preferred.
• Two years teaching/training experience required
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required within 90 days of employment.

Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties:

DOCUMENTATION

• Responsible for the quality and completeness of the electronic record.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation which includes, but is not limited to: progress notes, time sheets, ROAR’s, Monthly Participant Evaluations, Corrective Action Plans, job coaching plans, iWAM alerts, Incident Report forms and any other forms necessary to document coaching and tutoring
• Types documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor.
• Maintains active communication with funding source, case managers, and supervisor regarding client progress.

EVALUATION

• Provides Job Coaching, Tutoring, Career Club, Job Seeking Skills Training (JSST), and/or job development activities for youth.
• Evaluates work site for appropriateness for participant placement (e.g., safety, supervision availability, enough work to keep participants busy, etc.).
• Ongoing evaluation of worksite to ensure that business is continuing to meet its responsibility and program requirements.
• Analyzes job duties and work environments at worksites; breaks down jobs into trainable steps for client.
• Evaluates worksite/employee job match and may complete worksite job analysis.
• Assess client readiness for employment and formulate appropriate interventions to assist the client in making progress towards setting and achieving their employment goals.
• Assists the client in identifying his/her interests, skills, and aptitudes to explore possible vocational choices.
• May assist the client in gaining information on the effects of employment on entitlements / financial assistance that the client may be receiving (i.e., SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Section 8, Food Stamps) to assist the client in making an informed choice.

ONGOING INTERVENTIONS

• Provides individual and/or group job coaching or lessons at work site or after school program site.
• Assists the client in developing employment opportunities as well as the skills to select, obtain, and maintain jobs.
• Performs necessary outreach to engage clients in vocational services as needed
• Consults with supervisor regarding appropriate referrals for client to vocational or community programs/services
• Provides support, education (i.e., benefits counseling, risks and benefits of employment, and job seeking skills) and consultation to clients, families, and/or significant others.
• Actively develops employment opportunities and assists clients in learning job skills as needed, individually or in groups.
• Performs community outreach for the purpose of client engagement, and necessary support services.
• Provides coaching and mentoring assistance as needed for the purpose of maintaining and retaining employment.
• Provides support to participants to assist them in problem solving and managing barriers to client participation and/or employment (e.g., linking with childcare resources, health care resources, transportation, etc.).
• Utilizes effective tutoring techniques to assist clients to increase basic skills or complete school assignments.
• Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies and demonstrates continued growth.

COLLABORATION

• Assists the client and family in increasing social support skills and networks.
• Coordinates evaluations and assessments by internal and/or external providers.
• Monitors all services identified in the…