Field-Based Parent & Child Mentor – 4/3 Schedule

Community-Connections-of-Franklin-Count; Village of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Connections of Franklin County is seeking a Day by Day Mentor to serve as a Parent and Child Mentor. This full-time role involves coordinating with multiple agencies to deliver mentoring services to referred children, parents, and families.

Schedule flexibility allows 4 days on and 3 days off upon request. The position requires a HS Diploma or GED (associates preferred), willingness to travel up to 90%+ weekly, and NYS Peer Certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree in Human Services preferred.
• Review, assist and refer parents and children on social determinants of health including primary care, behavioral health, housing and more.
• Ability to work nights and weekends in addition to regular weekday hours.
• Must be a parent and pass NYS background checks including OCFS.
• Willing to travel 90% or more of the week; reliable transportation and up-to-date insurance/registration.

Responsibilities

• Complete Mandated Reporting and HIPAA training within the first week.
• Obtain NYS Peer Specialist Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Maintain credentials by completing 10 hours of CEUs annually after certification.
• Keep monthly statistical data reports for supervisor.
• Connect individuals to appropriate providers for overall well-being.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Peer Certification within 6 months

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Community Connections of Franklin County is seeking a Day by Day Mentor to serve as a Parent and Child Mentor. This full-time role involves coordinating with multiple agencies to deliver mentoring services to referred children, parents, and families.

Schedule flexibility allows 4 days on and 3 days off upon request. The position requires a HS Diploma or GED (associates preferred), willingness to travel up to 90%+ weekly, and NYS Peer Certification within 6 months.