Adoptee Youth Partner — Part-Time Mentor

Koinonia Family Services; Tustin (CA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

401k plan

Paid holidays

Professional training opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Koinonia Family Services in Tustin, CA is seeking a part-time Youth Partner to support adoptive families. You will mentor youth who were adopted through foster care, sharing experiences to build trust and aid coping. Work with a multidisciplinary team to help youths develop skills and advocate for their voices.

The role involves 15–20 hours weekly with some evening/weekend hours, PTO, 401k, and paid holidays when eligible. Training and professional development are provided.

Formación

• First-hand experience as an adoptee.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Trauma-informed perspective and advocacy.
• Ability to provide guidance, support, and mentorship to youth.
• Schedule flexibility to meet work requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Provide mentorship and peer support to youth enrolled in the program.
• Share relevant personal experiences to build trust and connection.
• Advocate for youth perspectives during treatment planning and goal setting.
• Provide psychoeducation, including de-escalation tools and trigger identification.
• Conduct in-person and virtual meetings with youth, with evening availability.
• Assist youth in understanding the value of connecting with extended family and community support.
• Develop strategies to achieve successful outcomes for youths.
• Document services provided in compliance with agency standards.

Conocimientos

Adoptee experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed

Flexible schedule

Descripción del empleo

Koinonia Family Services in Tustin, CA is seeking a part-time Youth Partner to support adoptive families. You will mentor youth who were adopted through foster care, sharing experiences to build trust and aid coping. Work with a multidisciplinary team to help youths develop skills and advocate for their voices.

The role involves 15–20 hours weekly with some evening/weekend hours, PTO, 401k, and paid holidays when eligible. Training and professional development are provided.