Part Time Youth Mentor

Rite of Passage Brand; Idaho Springs (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Rite of Passage Brand in Idaho Springs, Colorado is hiring Part-Time Youth Mentors for day and night shifts at the Colorado Qualifying House, a residential treatment center for male youth ages 18-20. As a Youth Mentor you will provide safety and around-the-clock supervision, help with counseling and skill development, and foster a supportive environment aimed at positive growth and goal attainment.

Requirements include local residency, 21+, Bachelor's in Human Services or related field (or

Qualifications

• Must be a local resident.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Commit to two 12-hour shifts, 7 am–7 pm or 7 pm–7 am.
• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
• Have a desire to work with troubled teens.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk youth.
• Address physical, personal and health needs through counseling and skill development.
• Create a supportive, positive environment that supports youth growth.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Respectful communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for Part-Time Youth Mentors, both day and night shifts, at the Colorado Qualifying Housein Idaho Springs, Colorado

The Colorado Qualifying House is a Residential Treatment Center that provides male youth ages 18-20 with opportunities for positive growth through evidence-based interventions and innovative programming. With a deep commitment to improving the lives of youth and families, our program model has been developed with a focus on promoting positive change and goal attainment. The Colorado Qualifying House program subscribes to the four principles of effective intervention: risk assessment, addressing needs, providing individualized treatment, and ensuring fidelity. By following these core principles, Colorado Qualifying House guides youth behavior in positive directions while reducing recidivism risk.

Pay: $25.00/Hour

What you will do:

The primary responsibilities of a Youth Mentor are to provide safety and around-the-clock supervision of at-risk youth. This position provides for the physical, personal and health needs of each student through individual counseling and behavioral/social/physical and educational skill development; provides an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the students.

To be considered you should:

• Must be a local resident!
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in the Human Services or related field, or equivalent experience
• Be able to commit to (2) 12 hour shifts, 7 am - 7 pm or 7 pm - 7 am
• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect
• Have a desire to work with troubled teens
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Youth Mentor, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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