Youth Mentor

Join our Team! CESA 6 is searching for a vibrant, self‑motivated person to be our Individualized Youth Services (IYS) Youth Mentor. Locations are in Oshkosh, WI and Fond du Lac, WI. This part‑time position offers flexible scheduling and a wage of $16.50 per hour.

As a mentor, you will work directly with youth by supporting them behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. You will serve our youth clients in a variety of settings, providing quality services to meet the needs of each individual.

• Trauma
• Crisis Intervention
• BIDS for Attention
• Verbal De‑escalation
• Daily Living Skills
• Sources of Strength
• and MORE!

• Provide direct services and constant supervision to clients, following each client’s individualized service plan.
• Work one‑on‑one with clients to help resolve personal, social, and emotional issues, fostering positive behavioral and social growth.
• Engage in activities and services alongside clients, ensuring a supportive and interactive environment.
• Accurately document all services provided.
• Safely manage crisis situations to ensure the safety of the client and others.
• Administer and log medication, ensuring proper care and adherence to each client’s service plan.
• Assist with meal preparation and clean‑up, following safety and hygiene protocols.
• Comply with all transportation and vehicle policies, ensuring the safe transportation of clients.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, contributing to team discussions and ongoing improvement.
• Take on other responsibilities as needed, adapting to the dynamic needs of the clients and the program.

• Maintain facility resources with care and respect, taking on cleaning tasks and assisting with general upkeep as needed.
• Follow proper incident reporting procedures, ensuring timely and accurate documentation of any occurrences.
• Commit to personal and professional growth by seeking feedback, staying informed on best practices, and continuously improving your skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma is required. Additional education is preferred.
• All program‑specific required training is provided through the program upon hire, including county specific training.
• Prior experience working with youth and/or emotional behavioral disabilities is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required.

• Model the core values of the agency.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with diverse work teams.
• Ability to interpret and administer policies and procedures consistently and objectively.
• Communicate effectively and timely, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
• Plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Excellent time‑management with ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.
• Problem‑prevention and problem‑solving skills.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality of sensitive information and process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with internal agency staff and external clients.
• Ability to set and meet high standards of customer service (internal and external).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with clients and families as well as an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration.
• Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor.
• Professionally represent the agency and public, private and parochial school districts in interactions with staff, customers and community.

• Ability to work from multiple settings, including several programs and CESA 6 office locations.
• Position may require extended hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• The employee is regularly required to communicate effectively in person, via phone and in writing.
• The employee may occasionally lift or move equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Due to the physical nature of clients with the IYS Program, the position may be required to perform trained…