Part-time Youth Therapeutic Mentor

Elk Hill; West Bottom (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Competitive benefits

Generous time-off

401(k) with 5% match

Job summary

Elk Hill in Virginia is seeking a part-time Therapeutic Mentor to serve as a positive role model for youth, providing support, coaching, training, and supervision within a healthy relationship. You will work with youth to develop interpersonal, communication, social, and problem-solving skills, and supervise recreational activities to meet goals set with youth, families, and placing agencies.

The ideal candidate has experience with children/adolescents, travel willingness, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/adolescents.
• Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours.
• Ability to document services clearly and promptly.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and professional boundaries.
• Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic differences.

Responsibilities

• Develop interpersonal, social, and problem-solving skills with youth.
• Provide and supervise recreational activities aligned with goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior with youth and families.
• Submit session progress notes to supervisor as required.
• Attend treatment team or family engagement meetings as requested.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Maintain driving record and appropriate auto liability coverage.
• Participate in monthly face-to-face supervision with supervisor.
• Collaborate with Elk Hill staff to improve the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independence

Youth experience

Travel flexibility

Documentation skills

Integrity

Care for special needs

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Elk Hill in Virginia is seeking a part-time Therapeutic Mentor to serve as a positive role model for youth, providing support, coaching, training, and supervision within a healthy relationship. You will work with youth to develop interpersonal, communication, social, and problem-solving skills, and supervise recreational activities to meet goals set with youth, families, and placing agencies.

The ideal candidate has experience with children/adolescents, travel willingness, and strong