Mentor; Part-Time

Mentor (Part-Time) – Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services

Located in Lincoln County!

We are committed to supporting at‑risk children and families by providing them with tools and resources to help prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment. We are a Christian agency that believes in living our mission, offering Christ‑centered care and support to children and families in need.

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) offers 14 programs and services across 28 locations in Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana that provide children with permanent homes and adults with increased self‑sufficiency. Our commitment to “The PCHAS Way” inspires us to be strength‑focused, family‑centered, and goal‑driven with every client.

Benefits include competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance options, voluntary life insurance options, paid holidays, and a generous retirement plan (after one year of service and working 1,000 hours the agency matches an employee 200% up to a 3% retirement contribution).

The Mentor’s purpose is to further implement specific treatment plan goals with assigned at‑risk youth. The Mentor works directly with youth and team members to ensure appropriate mentoring components are delivered and that service quality meets agency and accreditation standards.

• Provide direct mentoring services to youth and families assigned to the program.
• Develop, implement, and ensure the quality of mentoring service components in accordance with the youth’s treatment plan.
• Provide clients assigned services within the targeted time frame and document to PCHAS‑MO necessary to complete billing (service delivery, outcomes, and plan for future sessions) in a manner consistent with program goals and agency standards.
• Utilize mentoring review meetings and training opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Ensure physical and public safety standards for youth are maintained during mentoring sessions/activities.
• Communicate youth progress and needs to appropriate team members on a regular basis.

Mentors must possess a high school diploma. A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related human services field is preferred. Upon employment, the Mentor must pursue continuing education and/or in‑service training required for the position. Must be at least 21 years old; prior childcare experience is preferred.

Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with children displaying behavioral and emotional problems; maintaining an appropriate balance between authority and support; not taking children’s negative comments or behaviors personally; possessing teaching skills to positively impact targeted youth; making sound decisions in crisis situations and under pressure; personal maturity; effective verbal and written communication.

Must be able to operate a computer with agency‑approved software and other office machines such as a fax, calculator, telephone, and other similar equipment.

Requires prolonged standing and walking; bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 25 pounds.

Must resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure; interact positively with children displaying inappropriate behaviors and angry/hospitable outbursts; interact with youth and team members from various ethnic groups in a culturally competent and professional manner.

• Hold a valid Missouri Class E driver’s license and maintain a risk‑free driving record.
• Undergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and child care/eldercare disqualification list screenings as conducted by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services using the Family Care Safety Registry.
• Upon request, must submit fingerprints for review by the Missouri Highway Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Undergo a pre‑employment drug screen and a pre‑employment physical with results indicating no evidence of communicable disease.
• Be trained and certified, and…