In Home Support (IHS) Mentor at Communitas, Inc.

Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Life Skills Teaching, Social Skills Teaching, Individual Support Plan Management, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Advocacy, Decision Making Support, Medical Health Supervision, Nutrition Support, Assessment Completion

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

About us! Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities. Why work for us? Recognized and honored as a Top Workplace for 2024 – Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community. As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency, and contribute to a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of others. This dedication and collaborative spirit that our employees exhibit each day makes our mission to empower people and enrich lives possible. For these efforts, we express our deep appreciation through: | Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement | Regular Employee Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment | The role! Position: In-Home Support (IHS) Mentor Location: Wakefield, MA Pay rate: $20 per hour Hours: 10 – 25 hours per week Shifts: Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours available Benefits of Working for us! Incremental Pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations 3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment Summary & Responsibilities IHS Mentors are responsible for teaching life and social skills to individuals in a variety of environments using their home and community as the classroom. Empower individuals in managing and exercising control over their Individual Support Plan (ISP) Directly work with individuals on their ISP goals Assist individuals with activities of daily living when necessary Seek input from individuals and families; and respond accordingly Help individuals to advocate for their needs and desires when necessary. Recognize and support the individual’s rights to make decisions, choices, and the right to take risks Supervisie overall medical health, nutrition, social and general welfare Assist in the completion of assessments and other paperwork as assigned Qualifications High School diploma required (BA degree in Human Services or related field preferred) At least 1 year of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities is required 3 years of experience preferred A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record Must pass company background and reference checks Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/

Responsibilities

IHS Mentors teach life and social skills to individuals in various environments, using their home and community as the classroom. They empower individuals to manage their Individual Support Plans and assist with daily living activities as needed.