Portage County Mentoring

Northwest Community Partners in Stevens Point, WI, is partnering with the county Department of Human Services to provide Mentoring, Daily Living Skills Education, and Respite services for children and families. The Mentor acts as a guide, fostering independence, and connecting youth to their support networks. Mentoring is flexible, with options for as little or as many hours, and shifts can be built around other commitments. Mentors collaborate with the team and implement personalized plans.

Requirements

• Possess some educational knowledge of children with developmental disabilities (DD) and severe emotional disturbance (SED).
• Possess some work experience working primarily with children and families, including programs dealing with mental health, Autism, and DD.
• Knowledge of child mental health, adult mental health, and AODA services.
• Knowledge of social, emotional, and physical behavior needs.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with clients and families.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of guidelines for ethical and professional conduct.
• Ability to respond appropriately and effectively in crisis situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form.
• Ability to relate with others in a credible and cooperative manner.
• Ability to assess client problems and determine service delivery needs.
• Must be a licensed driver and have access to an insured vehicle.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule