Job description

Job Title: Vocation and Recreation Mentor (Direct Support Professional)

Location: Eden Prairie

Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm – No evenings or weekends!

Job Classification: Full-time and Part-time

Hours/Schedule: 40 hours per week (Part Time Available Also)

Pay: $17/$17.50 per hour

About the Position:

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding career? Join the Holland Life team!

Holland Life is a rapidly growing day program that serves young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Our day program is separated into three divisions:

Vocation: Work readiness guidance and paid work opportunities

Recreation: Participation in leisure activities in the center, and out in the community

Education: Age-appropriate learning, that includes music, art and cooking

Our innovative program is looking to hire an energetic and caring individual to help support our vocation and recreation divisions. As a Vocation and Recreation Mentor (Direct Support Professional), you will work with a group of young adults to develop their work readiness, assist with employment tasks, and promote participation in recreational activities at Holland Life and out in the community.

Vocation and Recreation Mentor Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Encourage participation, teamwork, and cooperation during group activities

· Attend community outings and foster participation in activities such as group bowling, mini golfing, ice fishing, etc.

· Promote social interaction between all clients

· Lead small group recreation activities such as cooking, crafting, etc.

· Help to create a fun, energetic, and beneficial work environment

· Assist the Vocation Guide in developing, organizing, and preparing work for individuals with varying skill levels and needs

We are looking for an individual who is:

· Dependable

· A great communicator

· A team player with positive energy

· Able to remain calm when stressful situations arise

· Proactive and interactive with the needs of our clients

· Able to ensure personal, client, and group safety

Required Qualifications:

· Must have experience working with individuals with ASD, or special needs

· Must be 18 years of age or older

· CPR/AED/First Aid Training (can be completed post-hire)

· Must pass a criminal background check

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• A minimum of 23 days off per year; includes 15 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays with multiple opportunities each month to win additional PTO days
• Comprehensive training on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities through rewarding hands-on experience in a collaborative upbeat team environment
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Health insurance plan options including medical, dental, and vision
• 401K enrollment option with employer matching
• Referral bonus program

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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