CLS / Respite - Youth Mentor

Arbor Circle; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Well Being Focus

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive culture

Equity affinity work groups

Market driven salary

Job summary

Arbor Circle in Grand Rapids seeks a Youth Mentor to support youth in achieving therapy-based goals through one-on-one skill development. Services occur in home and community settings, emphasizing life and social skills within a trauma-informed care framework.

Ideal candidates are pursuing social work or counseling degrees and are passionate about empowering youth. The role offers robust benefits, supervision, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Regular availability to work after school, evenings and weekend hours.
• Experience and/or desire to work with Children and Adolescents.
• Services are performed in client homes and/or community settings - comfort with these settings required.
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance and clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to meet regular supervision and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one mentoring and skill development for youth.
• Help youth reach goals outlined in therapy with trauma-informed care.
• Engage families and coordinate with supervisors for ongoing support.

Skills

One-on-one mentoring

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Intensive mentoring and respite position that supports youth in attaining goals outlined in therapy through one on one skill development. Services are child and family-centered, delivered in the home / community and include life and social skill development. Positive outcomes are achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships rooted in trauma informed care, hope and evidence-based research.

The Youth Mentor position is a excellent position for those working towards Social Work or Counseling degrees as well as those who are passionate about supporting youth in our community.

We support our employees with a robust benefits package, quality supervision, flexible scheduling, a vibrant work culture, ongoing training opportunities, and avenues for career growth.

Ideal candidates will bring a willingness to explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges with empathy and curiosity. .

Position Requirements

• Regular availability to work After school, evening and weekend hours
• Experience and / or desire to work with Children and Adolescent.
• Services are performed in client homes and / or community settings - comfort with working in these settings required.
• Valid drivers license, Current Auto Insurance and clean driving record
• Ability and willingness to meet regular supervision and training requirements

Learn More About Arbor Circle

• 401k with match
• Focus on Well Being:
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive and fulfilling culture
• Equity and inclusion focused affinity and work groups
• Market driven and equitable salary practices

Learn more at arborcircle.org/careers