Job description

Job Title: Senior Mentor

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is seeking to fill our Senior Mentor role! In this positon you will ensure implementation of the person we support's LIFEPlan and Staff Action Plan by providing direct care, training, and supervision to the extent required. You will be utilizing as many community-based resources and supports as appropriate to the plan.

We offer generous benefits that include competitive paid time off, comprehensive medical coverage, 401k contribution for eligible employees, student loan forgiveness, tuition assistance, longevity bonuses, paid training, and sign on bonus of $500.00!

We are looking for individuals to join our team who are motivated, passionate about making a difference in peoples lives, and eager to learn and grow with an organization!

This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience in human services, preferably working with individuals with disabilities.

The schedule for this position would be Monday-Friday; no weekends or holidays!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the person we support, working with the person and other team members to help determine and achieve valued outcomes for the individual.
• Actively works with the person to promote choices and preferences and direct care.
• Demonstrate appropriate training skills and understanding of active treatment, age appropriateness and functional programming, both one-to-one and in group activities.
• Record and maintain progress reports on the implementation of the Day Habilitation Plan.
• Provide transportation for outings within the community, following established policies and procedures regarding the use of agency vehicles.
• Recognize and reports positive/negative responses to activities, as well as physical symptoms and other concerns to the appropriate team member promptly.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Human Services or related field (Or)
• High School Diploma/GED and, one year of experience in working with persons with developmental disabilities, or in an educational setting, or in a health care facility
• Valid NYS Drivers License

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

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