School to Work Mentor

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 goals

Responsibilities :

• 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.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver's License, reliable transportation, and willingness to transport

students we support as needed to community locations as planned for their services being

provided.

Qualifications :

PAY & PERKS :

The pay range for this position is $22.00 / hr. Y our journey toward making a difference begins here!

Additionally, we offer superb benefits and perks , including :

If you want a rewarding career with the ability to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, apply today!

WHAT SETS US APART :

Founded in 1954, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is a premier human services agency in the healthcare field. Our agency was started by parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities, inclusive of their community. Many of those families still champion these efforts today. We employ 700 staff and support over 1,400 people throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties. We provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, guardianship, respite, recreational, and day habilitation for people with developmental disabilities and their families. We own and operate integrated businesses in our community, including our Progress Industries business enterprise, a leading supply chain partner for small and large companies regionally and nationally.

The Arc Oneida-Lewis, where making a meaningful impact is not just a job; it's a calling! As a premier provider of services, support, and advocacy for individuals with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities, we are dedicated to enriching lives and fostering inclusion. Our mission is clear : to provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, and a myriad of other services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Our employees thrive in an inclusive and positive work culture that values collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that is not just about work but about building a supportive environment where everyone can flourish. More than a workplace-be part of a team dedicated to changing lives!

The 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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