(P/T Limited) Youth Mentor- Guiding Stars

Children'S Home Network; Brandon (FL); Ibrido; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

The Children's Home Network in Brandon, FL seeks a Guiding Stars Mentor to provide one-on-one support to K-8 students with social-emotional challenges, disabilities, or developmental delays. Build trusted relationships, plan activities, and promote skills in communication, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships.

Mentors work 5-19 hours weekly at $20/hour, with after-school and weekend sessions. Training emphasizes trauma-informed care, confidentiality, and collaboration with families

Competenze

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma required; an associate degree is acceptable, and a bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
• At least two years of experience working with children.
• Experience working with children with varying abilities.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook Calendar, and web-based data management tools.
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable personal vehicle.
• Personal cell phone for communication with families and the organization.
• Must pass required drug screening, fingerprinting, and background checks.

Mansioni

• Build safe, stable, and nurturing relationships with children using trauma-informed practices.
• Plan and participate in activities that encourage social-emotional growth, confidence, and independence.
• Help children develop communication, emotional regulation, life, and academic skills.
• Encourage children to recognize their strengths, talents, and abilities.
• Model positive behavior and provide encouragement and reinforcement.
• Support families and connect them with helpful services and community resources.
• Attend monthly team meetings, group activities, and regular progress check-ins.
• Participate in quarterly Family Team Conferences with the child and family.
• Document weekly mentoring activities, track hours, and report progress or concerns to the Program Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow organizational policies and procedures.

Conoscenze

Patience

Compassion

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Trauma-informed care

Reliability & professionalism

Boundaries & confidentiality

Flexibility

Formazione

High school diploma

Associate degree acceptable

Bachelor's degree preferred

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Outlook Calendar

Web-based data management tools

Descrizione del lavoro

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Brandon, FL, US

Job Overview

Organization: The Children's Home Network

Location: Hillsborough County, Florida

Pay:$20 per hour Hours: 5-19 hours per week, depending on the number of mentees assigned

The Guiding Stars Mentor provides one-on-one support to children in kindergarten through 8th grade who experience social-emotional challenges, developmental delays, or disabilities. Mentors build positive, supportive relationships with children through community-based activities that promote confidence, communication, emotional regulation, social skills, and healthy relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Build safe, stable, and nurturing relationships with children using trauma-informed practices.


• Plan and participate in activities that encourage social-emotional growth, confidence, and independence.


• Help children develop communication, emotional regulation, life, and academic skills.


• Encourage children to recognize their strengths, talents, and abilities.


• Model positive behavior and provide encouragement and reinforcement.


• Support families and connect them with helpful services and community resources.


• Attend monthly team meetings, group activities, and regular progress check-ins.


• Participate in quarterly Family Team Conferences with the child and family.


• Document weekly mentoring activities, track hours, and report progress or concerns to the Program Manager.


• Maintain confidentiality and follow organizational policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.


• High school diploma required; an associate degree is acceptable, and a bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.


• At least two years of experience working with children.


• Experience working with children with varying abilities.


• Strong communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook Calendar, and web-based data management tools.


• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable personal vehicle.


• Personal cell phone for communication with families and the organization.


• Must pass required drug screening, fingerprinting, and background checks.

Work Schedule

• Mentoring typically takes place on weekday afternoons after school and/or weekends.


• Mentors spend approximately 1.5 hours per week with each child.


• Flexible scheduling is required, including occasional Saturday group activities and family meetings.

Key Skills and Qualities

• Patience, compassion, and dedication to helping children succeed.


• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.


• Understanding of trauma-informed care and child development.


• Reliability, flexibility, and professionalism.


• Commitment to supporting children with diverse needs and abilities.