School to Work Mentor

Company: The Arc Oneida-Lewis Chapter
Location: Utica
Posted on: January 15, 2023

Job Description:

School to Work Mentor

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• Utica, NY, USA
• 18.00
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• FULL-TIME Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401 (k), PTOEmail Me Similar Jobs Email Me This Job Come join our School to Work Team! We are seeking to add a Mentor to our program. In this role you will provide individualized services to students with disabilities to improve their outcomes after high school and assist with a positive transition from high school to adult life. Such services may include but are not limited to: developing plans for work and life skills training and experiences based on the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and personal goalsResponsibilities:
  • Complete referrals for students to obtain eligibility for ACCES-VR and/ or OPWDD and attend meetings if necessary regarding the referrals.
  • Attend a variety of meetings such as CSE, other parent/teacher meetings, transition fairs and/or, but not limited to open houses, in order to promote and expand referrals for all STW programs for the current & upcoming school years.
  • Complete necessary documentation as it pertains to each student and distribute appropriately to their school personnel and family.
  • Accurately complete and maintain all required agency documentation in the required manner.
  • Provide supervision of students while participating in your program.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally in any aspect with co-workers, supervisors, community partners, school districts, and families. Must communicate effectively with school districts, families, employers, students and community businesses incorporated into the program.Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree in the field of human services, education, or other related field (Or)
    • Associate's Degree in the field of human services, education, or other related field and two years of experience in the field of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
    • Valid NYS Driver's LicenseThe Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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