Zone Relief Therapeutic Mentor

Salem, OR

As a Zone Relief Therapeutic Mentor (TM-ZR), you will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead self-directed lives and to participate fully in their communities. TM-ZRs work when there are long-term openings or need for additional staff. As a TM-ZR, you will provide a feeling of reassurance, stability, and support to your team members and people supported. If you have at least one year of experience working with people with I/DD and are able to work a variety of shifts with chosen days off during the week and participate in an on-call rotation, this job may be the fit for you. TM-ZRs are able to walk into any situation, pick up where needed, and ensure that people are supported in a way that promotes a person-centered life.

Position Type: Full-Time, 35-40 hours weekly with additional compensated overtime during on-call week.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be licensed to drive and maintain a clean driving record and meet company insurance eligibility requirements.
  • Must have at least 1 year of employment or volunteer experience with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
  • Must have and show basic computer skills and can learn agency applications.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Well-organized and attentive to detail.
  • Cooperative and willing to learn.
  • Ability to interpret various instructions.
  • Enhanced math skills – must be able to accurately balance a budget and basic math transactions.
  • Professional, clear, and positive oral and written communication skills both expressive and receptive.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English. 
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable law.

Job Duties:

  • This position requires that you be able to work a variety of shifts. Including, but not limited to, days, awake overnights, and any position needed to fit the needs of the person/persons in the home.  Working weekends (Saturday and Sunday) is a requirement for this position. The working location of your schedule varies.
  • The work schedule is given to you at least two weeks in advance.
  • You will be scheduled for a minimum of 36 hours each week except for the week you are on-call.
  • You will be on-call for one week (Weekend) once a month and will be expected to work up to 8 hours of overtime during the on-call week, as needed.
  • TM-ZRs may travel to these counties to provide support: Marion, and Polk.
  • Various positions may involve administering medications, cooking, house cleaning, yard maintenance, handling challenging behaviors, and intimate care.
  • Promote and implement ISL’s mission in the lives of those we support.
  • Provide a stable living environment by respecting dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.

We have a great benefits package for our employees!

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 403(b)
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Life Insurance

 

Integrated Supports for Living Inc is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment process.