Mentor; Part-Time

Overview

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

Status: Non-exempt

Working Conditions: Works with youth and families in the home, school (as permitted) or in the community. Frequent travel between sites may be required as well as local travel between the community and youth’s residence. Most evening and weekend work is required and expected. Requires the ability to drive and transport youth to various locations within Temple and reliable transportation is critical.

Position Summary: The Mentor is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of services delivered to a caseload of youth in need of close support. That support will generally be delivered to a youth; it will include a communication role with either a parent or the family as a whole. The Coordinator manages service delivery to clients by scheduling and facilitating one-on-one time with Mentors to meet the needs of the youth.

• Consistently provide direct mentoring services to assigned clients on a weekly basis.
• Provide regular contact and coordination with the parent of the mentee.
• Submit client contact sheets by the established deadline.
• Enter all case notes into CSWIS in a timely manner.
• Communicate weekly with Coordinator/supervisor or more often as needed.
• Complete all training requirements in a timely manner.
• Attend staff, quality improvement and regional meetings as required.

• Education: The Mentor must possess a High School (or equivalent) degree. An Associate degree or college hours are preferred for this position.
• Experience: Mentor must be at least 21 years of age. Prior experience working with youth preferred.
• Skills: The Mentor must have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with children and adolescents that display behavioral and/or emotional issues. The Mentor must maintain boundaries while offering support and be able to communicate effectively with youth’s family without crossing into personal issues. Personal maturity and strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Equipment to Use: Must be able to utilize technology to facilitate communication and possess a cellphone, computer or other device to document case notes and interactions with youth and post attendance of working hours. Internet capacity for virtual meetings, data management system and scanning capabilities is required.
• Other Requirements: Must hold a valid driver’s license and maintain a risk-free driving record. Willingness to undergo background checks, fingerprints, pre-employment drug screen, and a pre-employment physical with results showing no evidence of communicable disease.

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services is a faith-based Christian organization. We provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. We strive to serve like Jesus and focus on clients’ strengths to help them move forward.