Life Skills Mentor

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Description ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Student Responsibilities: - Engage with adults on the autism spectrum in a way that promotes dignity and improved quality of life - Actively participate in professional development and extracurricular activities - Proactively manage student behavior according to shared expectations of the program director - Prepare lesson plans - Lead activities including yoga, gardening, art projects, and daily walks - Provide assistance and training to adults on the autism spectrum with meals, hygiene, activities - Create a fun learning environment COMPETENCIES: A. Problem Solving/Decision Making – Able to assess needs and consider course of action to best meet those needs B. Monitoring – Able to monitor participant progress and respond to unmet needs; able to monitor provider service provision and billing practices and to ensure accuracy C. Planning – Establish effective objectives, priorities, and implement plans; anticipate obstacles and consider alternatives D. Coordination – Make adjustments in casework to coordinate efforts with other agencies to ensure consistency and adequate follow-up E. Action Orientation – Take initiative rather than passivel...