PRN Henry House - Youth Mentor - Weekends Only

Northeast Treatment Centers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Treatment Centers in Philadelphia seeks PRN-Pool Staff Youth Mentors to guide and supervise residents in the Henry House CBDS program, ages 13-17. You will help maintain safety, facilitate activities, and document daily shift reports.

Must have a high school diploma, experience with high-risk youth, valid driver’s license, and clearances; weekends/holidays required; transportation of youth and de-escalation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or recognized equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience working with high-risk youth.
• Knowledge of DHS Philadelphia services for delinquent and dependent youth.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory Pennsylvania clearances (child abuse, state police, FBI).
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and cover extra shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth to ensure safety during program hours and enforce rules.
• Provide role modeling to adolescents.
• Assist with daily activity facilitation.
• Transport youth when needed.
• Monitor non-group and recreation time.
• Attend court hearings and team meetings as needed.
• Complete required documentation.
• Stay informed on youth culture and engage connectively.
• Carry out daily household tasks and meal prep.
• Attend supervision as specified by supervisor.
• Support Henry House residents' safety and development.

Skills

Youth mentoring

De-escalation

Documentation

Transportation

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Northeast Treatment Center, (NET), one of the largest behavioral health and social service agencies in the Philadelphia Region offering support and hope to individuals and families at times of great stress in their lives is actively seeking PRN-Pool Staff Youth Mentors to provide guidance and support to the residents who are receiving services at our Henry House, Community Based Detention Services (CBDS) program working with young boys between the approximate ages of 13-17. The Pool staff Youth Mentor will be responsible for ensuring the safety of clients in a 3800-regulation residential setting, overseeing daily activities, monitoring behaviors of youth and maintaining awareness of residents’ physical and emotional needs, transporting youth, engaging in activities, intervening to deescalate when needed, and preparing daily reports for shift worked.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Work with team to supervise youth during program hours to always ensure safety of young people and ensure adherence to the rules and principles.
• Provide role modeling to adolescent population.
• Assist with daily activity facilitation.
• Transport youth when needed.
• Monitor and facilitate all “non-group” and “recreation” time
• Attend court hearings and team meetings are needed.
• Complete required documentation.
• Be aware of latest developments in popular (youth) culture and have ideas for connecting to youth.
• Carry out daily routine household tasks, including general cleaning of the common areas.
• Assist with meal prep and service.
• Attend Supervision as specified by supervisor.
• Other Duties related to maintain safety and the positive development of Henry House residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or recognized equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience working with high-risk youth.
• Knowledge of the DHS Philadelphia services provided to Delinquent and Dependent youth.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Background Check.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and cover additional shifts as needed.