Overnight Youth Mentor

Northwest Children's Home; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Children's Home is seeking a Youth Mentor to provide direct support to residents and help maintain a structured daily routine. The role emphasizes safety, clear communication with the treatment team, and timely completion of required documentation.

Ideal candidates may have a HS diploma and at least one year of experience with children; a social services education background can substitute for experience. Equal employment opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old at time of hire.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience working directly with children; two years of social services education may substitute for the required experience.
• Able to pass required Background Checks.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents and maintain continuity of the daily schedule.
• Ensure safety of residents at all times.
• Communicate effectively with the treatment team and complete all required documentation timely.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Tech adaptability

Documentation accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (preferred)

Job description

RESPONSIBILITES

The Youth Mentor is responsible for providing support to residents of the agency. This position is to maintain continuity in the daily schedule and assure safety of residents at all times. It is the expectation that communication between the treatment team is effective and efficient and all required documentation is completed accurately and within a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 19 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have one year of experience working directly with children.
  • Two years of social services education may be substituted for the required experience
• Able to pass required Background Checks.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to provide verification.

• Able to complete and maintain all training requirements per agency policy and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Social Work related field.
• Valid state issued driver’s license.
• Paid experience working with children and/or youth in a group treatment orientation.
• Possess the skills and ability to work successfully with the special needs of children in care.
• Demonstrate effective communication and problem solving skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization.
• Ability to learn and operate required agency software and technology.

Northwest Children's Home, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.