Mentor - The Arc Oneida-Lewis Chapter : Job Details

Mentor+ Jobs+ Login+ Clinton, NY, USA+ FULL-TIMEMedical, Dental, Vision. 401K. PTOEmail Me Similar Jobs Email Me This JobThe Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter seeks a Mentor to join our Day Services Department! Act as a role model for all persons being served, actively demonstrating the principles of respect, dignity, consumer rights, and age appropriateness. You will also assist in implementing the person's LIFEPlan/Day Habilitation Plan by providing direct care, training, and supervision to the extent required by utilizing as many community-based resources and supports as appropriate to the plan.Oneida CountyResponsibilities:+ Actively works with the individual to promote choices and preferences.+ Assist in providing meaningful experiences within the community for individuals.+ Provide transportation for outings within the community, following established policies and procedures regarding the use of agency vehicles.+ Demonstrate appropriate training skills and understanding of active treatment and functional programming, both one-to-one and group activities.+ Provide the extent of assistance necessary with activities of daily living, i.e., toileting, eating, ambulation, including the provision of lifting assistance as needed.+ Recognize and report positive/negative responses to activities, physical symptoms, and other concerns to the appropriate team member promptly.+ Assists in maintaining a neat and orderly program area, putting away supplies, and restocking supplies as necessary.Qualifications:+ High School Diploma or GED with one year of experience in working with persons with developmental disabilities in an educational setting or a health care facility. Requirement of a high school diploma/GED may be waived in lieu of NYS Dept. of Health licensure as a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) or comparable training or experience that correlates with the functions of this position.+ Valid NYS Driver's LicenseThe Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.