Mentor, Community Health, Mental Health

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The Mentor works in Self Directed Community Habilitation assisting the individual receiving services in meeting his or her goals as identified in their service plan. The Mentor is an important link between the participant, the Broker/Community Habilitation Coordinator, the community, and the family/Circle of Support acting as both a provider of direct support and an advocate promoting person-centered services and community inclusion.

The mentor may be involved in work that takes place in the home or the community and may involve providing residential support and community support.

• Follow guidelines and instructions given by the Broker/ASCH Coordinator and the individual/circle of support to meet the individual's specific support needs.
• Provide documentation to assist with evaluating service goals.
• Make recommendations and offer ideas and suggestions to increase opportunities for community inclusion.
• Teach skills needed to meet the individual's goals, as identified in the individual's plan.
• Follow safeguards as identified in the plan.
• Provide safe and reliable transportation for individuals in the community.
• Follow health and safety practices, including universal precautions at all times.
• Submit daily documentation consistent with Medicaid compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Participate in required orientation and annual training.
• Maintain safe driving practices and submit updated license and driving insurance information throughout employment.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the organization.

• Demonstrate OPWDD Core Competencies and follow OPWDD Code of Ethics.
• Show respect for the individual and promote the individual's dignity.
• Safeguard the individual.

Follow the goals and safeguards identified in the plan.

Depending on the individual supported, the direct pay rate ranges from $15.50 to $32 an hour. The hourly rate for indirect/training is $15.50 an hour.

• Mileage (reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate when providing transportation).
• Life and Long-Term Disability insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with up to a 2% match.

Flexible up to 40 hours per week.

Part-time and Full-time opportunities are available.

Work days vary.

Varies.

GED or High School Diploma preferred.

Applicable job experience preferred. Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred.

Class D (Operator).

To apply, contact the employer online:
Advocates Incorporated.