Youth Mentor West Palm , FL

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Youth Mentor job at Lutheran Services Florida. West Palm Beach, FL.

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is looking for talented Youth Mentors who want to make an impact in the lives of at‑risk youth in our male and female group homes. We are looking for people who are willing to work with challenging behaviors while having the ability to make an impact in the youth's lives.

This schedule is 2pm-10pm. Must be able to work weekends.

Key responsibilities include the direct supervision of youth residents, providing quality care, ensuring a safe and secure environment, and transporting and supervising residents on outside activities. This is a direct service delivery position at a primary location, but the position may work at any one of a number of regional group homes within a reasonable radius as shift needs arise.

These group homes house adolescent teens who have aggressive behaviors. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who would be comfortable working with at‑risk adolescent males and females. The ideal candidate would also not be intimidated by youth who have been impacted by abuse, neglect, and trauma. Take on a challenging role while having the ability to be a mentor and make an impact in the lives of youth.

• Provide supportive environment for youth.
• Assist children with preparing and eating meals, taking baths, maintaining hygiene, administering medication, and performing other daily routine tasks.
• Transport individual and groups of children for appointments or field trips outside the facility.
• Provide daily security and upkeep of facility.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and participate in daily recreational and social activities, including outdoor programs and physical exercise.
• Consult and communicate with shift leaders, supervisors and professional staff concerning behavior issues and the needs of children.
• As directed, participate in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans.
• Participate in various in‑service training sessions and attend staff meetings.
• Assign and supervise chores in addition to performing light housekeeping duties such as making beds and cleaning laundry, to ensure that the children’s residential setting is neat, clean, and orderly.
• Interview and respond to critical incidents and emergency situations. Document incidents in the logbook as well as on the appropriate forms.
• Assist with the initial intakes and discharge of youth.
• Document in the logbook as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Conduct group meetings with youth to discuss issues and address concerns.
• Provide instruction on appropriate behaviors and independent living skills.
• Observe and document the behavior, development and needs of children.
• Maintain daily written records and logs of observations and concerns about individual children.
• Provide responsive, high‑quality services to Community Based Care Lead Agencies, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Courts, the School Board and other representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up‑to‑date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.

Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director and/or House Coordinator for various shifts on an “as‑needed” basis.

• Ability to remain alert and responsive during all shifts, including overnights and extended hours.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, and climb stairs frequently throughout the day.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform physical intervention or de‑escalation techniques if required, consistent with agency‑approved crisis management protocols.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to observe and monitor client behaviors and ensure safety in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to operate standard household equipment (e.g., washer, dryer, kitchen appliances).
• Manual dexterity to write legibly, operate a computer, and perform light cleaning and household duties.
• Ability…