Youth Mentor - On Call

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of neurodiverse youth? Maple Lake Academy is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to step into a Staff Mentor role supporting teenage boys with Autism in a structured, supportive, and growth-focused school and community environment. In this role, you will:

• Provide classroom support during school hours and structured support during non-school hours.
• Build meaningful connections with students.
• Collaborate with a strong, caring team.
• Help guide students in their academic and personal development with life skills and social skills.

The work we do is rewarding and challenging—it is an opportunity to mentor, model, and make a real impact. We offer flexible shifts or set shifts and a chance to be part of a team that values progress, connection, and individualized growth. Whether you're looking to gain experience in education, psychology, or social work—or simply want to be part of something meaningful—we’d love to meet you.

Shifts are 8 hour shifts from Sunday through Saturday. We are looking for those that can pick up shifts during the week as needed. Shifts are either 7AM to 3PM or 3PM to 11PM.

• Part-Time
• Flexible for students or those with another job and would like to supplement their income.
• Work a minimum of 8 hours a week up to 29 hours a week.
• Great way to pick your own schedule week to week. Very flexible. We post the positions needed and you sign up for shifts as they come open.
• Once trained and familiar with the program flexible shifts could turn into a set day(s) each week.
• Shifts vary and are flexible based on your availability.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 21 years or older (to be able to drive company vehicles).
• Acceptable Driving Record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check upon accepting an offer.

• Attend shift meetings once a week.
• Drive company vehicles to transport students to and from appointments and activities.
• Attend monthly company training (minimum requirement is at least one each quarter).
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
• Implement therapeutic interventions for each client.
• Provide structure, implement rules, implement time management, help with ADLs, help clients process feelings/emotions.
• Dependable, reliable, receive and carry out instruction, and genuinely care for others.
• Work in the classroom helping clients stay on task and move forward in assignments.
• Observe and monitor behavior and have the ability to chart observations in a professional and subjective manner.