Full-Time Youth Mentor & Life Skills Coach

Friends of the Children; Lancaster (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Medical, vision and dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Friends of the Children – Los Angeles is seeking passionate mentors to provide decade-sustaining, full‑time support for eight youth per mentor. They’ll build trusting relationships, guide academic and life skills, and partner with families to access community resources.

Roles require non-traditional hours including late afternoons and evenings; driving youth in a personal vehicle is part of the job. A degree and mentoring experience with at‑risk youth are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2–4 years’ youth experience in social services or with impacted families.
• Associate’s degree required; 4–6 years’ youth experience in social services or with impacted families.
• Mentoring experience with children and families affected by the child welfare system.
• Commitment to anti-trauma and systemic injustice awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term, trusting relationships with each child.
• Spend time one-on-one in school and in the community.
• Partner with families to provide supports and connect to resources.
• Teach life skills and healthy habits to support development.
• Document activities and participate in evaluations.
• Attend team meetings and trainings.
• Support development activities as needed.
• Transport youth for mentoring activities when required.

Skills

Trusting relationships

Youth development

Confidentiality

Creative planning

Problem solving

Goal setting

Administrative tasks

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Empathy

Adaptability

Communication

Mobility and driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate degree option

Experience with youth

Mentoring experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Microsoft Access

Job description

Friends of the Children – Los Angeles is seeking passionate mentors to provide decade-sustaining, full‑time support for eight youth per mentor. They’ll build trusting relationships, guide academic and life skills, and partner with families to access community resources.

Roles require non-traditional hours including late afternoons and evenings; driving youth in a personal vehicle is part of the job. A degree and mentoring experience with at‑risk youth are preferred.