Swing Youth Mentor

nwch; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Training

Fitness Center

Career Advancement

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan w/ Matching

PTO

Job summary

Northwest Children's Home, Inc. is seeking a Youth Mentor in Lewiston, Idaho, to support children in their therapeutic treatment. You will work with a group of three children on our 22-acre campus, participating in outdoor activities like basketball and hiking, while building meaningful relationships.

The role offers a chance for career advancement and includes benefits like free training and health insurance. Candidates must be at least 19 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent, and have experience working with children.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience working with children, verifiable through references.
• Must have a valid Driver's License to transport residents in agency vehicles.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in a group setting to aid in their treatment.
• Participate in outdoor activities and build quality relationships.
• Implement Trauma Informed Care approaches in interactions.

Skills

Working with children

Building relationships

Setting healthy boundaries

Trauma Informed Care approach

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What is a Youth Mentor?

A Youth Mentor works with a group of 3 children at a time on our 22 acre campus here in the LC Valley. They walk alongside the children in our care as they receive treatment and work towards goals specific to their needs. All the children in our care have experienced serious trauma. Because of that, they have some intense behavioral issues. They come to us for the therapeutic treatment plans our teams create and implement.

Youth Mentors participate in a variety of outdoor activities with the kids: basketball, volleyball, hiking, fishing, and rollerblading, to name a few! Other activities could include movies, games, drawing and other hobbies the kids enjoy.

Youth Mentors are role models for children and are able to meet them where they are, in their phase of treatment. They build quality relationships and set healthy boundaries using a Trauma Informed Care approach. The Youth Mentors are critical to the successful treatment process for these children.

Shifts:

Swing Shift - Sunday 8am - 10pm AND Monday - Wednesday 2:30pm - 10:30pm

OR

Wednesday - Friday 2:30pm - 10:30pm AND Saturday 8am - 10pm

Benefits:

• Free Training
• Fitness Center
• Career Advancement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan w/ Matching
• PTO

Requirements:

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year experience working with children, verifiable through references.
• Valid Driver’s License to transport residents in agency vehicles.

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.