Level 2 Level Mentorship
Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mentor to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting individuals, particularly adults with special needs, through various life resource needs. This position requires a strong commitment to fostering personal growth, providing education, and facilitating adult life skill facilitation. The Mentor Specialist will work closely with individuals to help them navigate their circumstances and develop essential life skills.
Duties
Provide one-on-one mentoring and support to individuals with special needs focusing on personal development and educational growth.
Facilitate conflict management sessions to help individuals resolve disputes and improve interpersonal relationships.
Educate mentees on various topics, including social skills, daily life skills; scheduling medical appointments, registering for local community resources, cooking, emotional regulation, and coping strategies.
Utilize knowledge of human development principles to assess the needs of mentees and tailor support accordingly.
Offer guidance in areas such as life coaching support, and helping individuals understand the resources available for daily living.
Maintain accurate records of mentoring sessions and progress reports to track development over time.
Meet with clients in their perspective residents, and out in the local community.
Collaborate with other professionals as needed to ensure comprehensive support for mentees.
Must have reliable transportation to drive to clients home, or L2L's main office. (No client transport required.)
Experience
Proven experience working with children, youth or adults in a mentoring or educational capacity is preferred.
Strong skills in conflict management and the ability to facilitate discussions effectively.
Background in social work or related fields is highly desirable.
Assist client in selecting realistic goals and objectives.
Assess, evaluate, implement and chart client’s progress on goals and objectives.
Experience in special education or knowledge about resources for individuals with special needs.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
A passion for helping others achieve their goals and overcome challenges.
Driving and License Requirements Must have a good driving record and a valid California Driver’s License.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms, regularly stands and walks for up to two hours at a time. Frequently stoops, bends, kneels, reaches, pushes, pulls and lifts up to 25 pounds. Must be capable of manipulating wheelchairs, walkers and positioning non-ambulatory adult clients. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Criminal Record Clearance Must obtain Department of Justice/FBI fingerprint and clean DMV driving record clearance prior to hire.
Additional Requirements Must obtain and/or maintain First Aid/CPR certification, and BA Degree
To learn more about our agency please visit: https://www.level2levelmentorship.org/
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8-15 hrs per week
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Schedule
Varies. Client and Mentor Specialist work together to create a schedule that works for both parties. L2L is closed on Sundays
Ability to Commute
Cerritos, Torrance, Bellflower, Long Beach, Redondo Beach, Lakewood, Harbor City, San Pedro, Norwalk, Downey, and Artesia
Work Location In person
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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mentor to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting individuals, particularly adults with special needs, through various life resource needs. This position requires a strong commitment to fostering personal growth, providing education, and facilitating adult life skill facilitation. The Mentor Specialist will work closely with individuals to help them navigate their circumstances and develop essential life skills.
Duties
Provide one-on-one mentoring and support to individuals with special needs focusing on personal development and educational growth.
Facilitate conflict management sessions to help individuals resolve disputes and improve interpersonal relationships.
Educate mentees on various topics, including social skills, daily life skills; scheduling medical appointments, registering for local community resources, cooking, emotional regulation, and coping strategies.
Utilize knowledge of human development principles to assess the needs of mentees and tailor support accordingly.
Offer guidance in areas such as life coaching support, and helping individuals understand the resources available for daily living.
Maintain accurate records of mentoring sessions and progress reports to track development over time.
Meet with clients in their perspective residents, and out in the local community.
Collaborate with other professionals as needed to ensure comprehensive support for mentees.
Must have reliable transportation to drive to clients home, or L2L's main office. (No client transport required.)
Experience
Proven experience working with children, youth or adults in a mentoring or educational capacity is preferred.
Strong skills in conflict management and the ability to facilitate discussions effectively.
Background in social work or related fields is highly desirable.
Assist client in selecting realistic goals and objectives.
Assess, evaluate, implement and chart client’s progress on goals and objectives.
Experience in special education or knowledge about resources for individuals with special needs.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
A passion for helping others achieve their goals and overcome challenges.
Driving and License Requirements Must have a good driving record and a valid California Driver’s License.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms, regularly stands and walks for up to two hours at a time. Frequently stoops, bends, kneels, reaches, pushes, pulls and lifts up to 25 pounds. Must be capable of manipulating wheelchairs, walkers and positioning non-ambulatory adult clients. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Criminal Record Clearance Must obtain Department of Justice/FBI fingerprint and clean DMV driving record clearance prior to hire.
Additional Requirements Must obtain and/or maintain First Aid/CPR certification, and BA Degree
To learn more about our agency please visit: https://www.level2levelmentorship.org/
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8-15 hrs per week
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Schedule
Varies. Client and Mentor Specialist work together to create a schedule that works for both parties. L2L is closed on Sundays
Ability to Commute
Cerritos, Torrance, Bellflower, Long Beach, Redondo Beach, Lakewood, Harbor City, San Pedro, Norwalk, Downey, and Artesia
Work Location In person
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