Life Skills Mentor

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongLevel/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Entry/div divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Dorchester - Boston, MA/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Full-Time/Part-Time/div divstrongEducation Level/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;High School/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$22.00 - $24.00 Hourly/div divstrongTravel Percentage/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Up to 25%/div divstrongJob Shift/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Day/div divstrongJob Category/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Nonprofit - Social Services/div /div h4Description/h4pAre you someone who loves helping others grow and succeed? As a Life Skills Mentor, yoursquo;ll work one-on-one with individuals to help them build confidence and learn important life skills while exploring and experiencing their communities. Mentors are able to build meaningful relationships with each person due to small, manageable caseloads and the ability to take time getting to know each other. Mentors will support their individuals to plan, find, and participate in activities they are interested in, and can also facilitate exciting learning and social opportunities based on your own interests and experiences. If yoursquo;re patient, dependable, and good at adjusting to different peoplersquo;s needs, this could be the perfect job for you!br / ustrongSchedule Options:/strong/ubr / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Part-Time: Mondayndash;Wednesday, 8:30 AMndash;3:00 PM (supporting mostly 1 individual)br / bull;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Full-Time: Mondayndash;Friday, 8:30 AMndash;3:00 PM (supporting 1ndash;4 individuals)/p pustrongDuties and Responsibilities:/strong/u/p p1.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Help individuals set and reach goals in areas like:/p ul liMaking friends and building relationships/li liGetting around safely in the community/li liManaging emotions and stress/li liCreating healthy daily routines/li liTaking care of their health (like hygiene, eating well, and going to appointments)/li liLearning to cook, clean, run errands and live more independently/li liStaying organized and managing time/li liBudgeting and handling money/li liSpeaking up for themselves/li liFinding fun things to do in the community/li /ul p2.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Build strong, trusting relationships with the people you support and their families/other providersbr / 3.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Plan and lead fun social activitiesbr / 4.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Use creative tools like apps, stories, and visuals to teach new skillsbr / 5.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Meet regularly with each person to offer support and guidancebr / 6.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Keep notes and write simple reports about progressbr / 7.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Work with your team to share ideas and get feedbackbr / 8.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Speak up for the people you support and help them get what they needbr / 9.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Join team meetings and training sessionsbr / 10.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Additional duties as assignedbr / nbsp;/p h4Qualifications/h4brpustrongRequired Skills and Abilities:/strong/ubr / 1.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;A good understanding of Autism and other mental health needsbr / 2.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Great communication and people skillsbr / 3.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Creativity and the ability to think outside the boxbr / 4.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Knowledge of local places and activitiesmdash;or the ability to find them!br / 5.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;A strong sense of responsibility and follow-throughbr / 6.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Patience, flexibility, and a good sense of humor/p pustrongEducation and Experience:/strong/ubr / 1.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Previous experience as a mentor, teacher, direct support staff, or similar rolebr / 2.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Must have a valid driverrsquo;s license and a clean driving recordbr / 3.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Must be able to pass background checks (CORI and fingerprinting)br / 4.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;High school diploma or GED required; college degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a similar field is a bonusbr / 5.nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;We welcome people from all backgrounds and life experiences!br / nbsp;/p