Community Connector Mentor (Colorado Springs, CO)

Community Connector Mentor

SCOPE The Community Connector Mentor provides a safe healthy and enriching environment for children served through the SKSF Community Connector Program. This contract position is under the direct supervision of the Child Placement Agency Director and or designee.DUTIES Must be able to work independently in the community and facilitate community participation and activities. Demonstrated experience in behavioral training and ability to be assigned to working with participants with high behaviors exhibiting the following aggression property destruction elopement or self-injurious behaviors. Ability to implement established goals and treatment as determined in the participant s individual plan protocols and behavior plan. Adhere to all person-centered planning while marinating confidentiality. Complete and maintain necessary paperwork including medication logs incident reports in a timely fashion. Respect and promote the rights of the client. Provide weekly activity calendar for participants in the program to the Community Connector Specialist for approval. Attend and participate in service plan meetings and complete all required training including medication training. Maintain training requirements to include behavior management and techniques. Provide for the transportation needs of the participants using personal vehicle (prior approval needed for personal vehicle). Main vehicle maintenance and documentation as required by SKSF policies for transporting participants. Provide integrated supports to the client including facilitating relationship building. Promote awareness of the abilities of the individuals with disabilities while maintaining confidentiality. Document and immediately report any incidents of concern to the Program Director or Team Lead as designated. Attend staff community connection meetings as scheduled. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalency prefer Associate s Degree in child welfare or other human services field Must have behavioral training and or have worked with high risk challenging behaviors CPR First Aid & Universal Precautions within 30 days of hire Current physical within last 2 years per State of CO rules & regulations Must be able to lift and carry children as needed able to lift 50lbs Valid driver s license current vehicle insurance and an acceptable driving record per SKSF standards Able to drive a vehicle safely while transporting passengers use city maps to locate unknown destinations establish rapport and provide safe and calm environment for children assess possible concerns during visitations and problem solve as needed SALARY 16-26 hr depending on services provided