Holland Life Hiring for Vocation and Recreation Mentor at Eden Prairie, MN Full Time

Job Title: Vocation and Recreation Mentor

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:

Holland Life is a rapidly growing day program that serves young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Our innovative program is looking to hire an energetic, bright, active, and caring individual to fill a floating position that crosses the programs vocational and recreation divisional lines.

Job Description:

• Encourage participation, teamwork, and cooperation during group recreation activities
• Promote social interaction between all clients
• Assist the Recreation Guide by setting up activities
• Lead small group arts and crafts activities
• Offer physical or verbal support to clients during activities
• Help to create a fun, energetic, and beneficial work environment
• Assist in developing the Vocational Division
• Assist the Vocation Guide in seeking out, 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
• 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

Benefits:

• 23 days off per year; includes 15 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Health insurance plan options including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) enrollment option with employer matching

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
• Excellent references

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree in a mental health field
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
• Professional Crisis Management (PCM) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training’

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location