Therapeutic Mentor

Omni Family; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Employee-owned organization

Job summary

Omni Family of Services in Ohio is seeking a part-time Therapeutic Mentor to support youth in home, school, and community settings. You will build positive relationships, reinforce goals, and help youth develop life skills through trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches.

The role is ideal for college students or early-career professionals in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or related fields who want hands-on experience and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Pass background checks and a drug test (including THC).
• Reliable smartphone and basic computer skills.
• Availability after school, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Experience with youth or families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach youth using trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches.
• Help youth build communication, emotional regulation, social, coping, and independent living skills.
• Reinforce treatment goals through community-based activities.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, schools, and other providers.
• Complete documentation and provide transportation to appointments and activities as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelors (preferred) in psychology, social work, counseling, education, criminal justice

Job description

Position: Therapeutic Mentor (Part-Time)

Candidates from Pickaway, Ross, Fayette, Highland, Pike and surrounding counties are encouraged to apply!

Flexible geographic assignments -we work to match you with youth in or near your community whenever possible.

Flexible schedule + meaningful work with youth + mileage reimbursement

Make a Difference in a Young Person’s Life

As a Therapeutic Mentor, you'll build positive relationships with youth, help them develop life skills, and support their success at home, school, and in the community.

Looking for meaningful, flexible work? As a Therapeutic Mentor, you'll build positive relationships with youth, help them develop life skills, and support their success at home, school, and in the community.

This is an excellent opportunity for college students and early-career professionals interested in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or related fields who want hands-on experience while making a real impact.

What You'll Do

• Mentor and coach youth using trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches.
• Help youth build communication, emotional regulation, social, coping, and independent living skills.
• Reinforce treatment goals through fun, engaging community-based activities.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, schools, and other providers.
• Complete documentation and provide transportation to appointments and activities as needed.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's or bachelor's degree (or currently enrolled) in psychology, social work, counseling, education, criminal justice, or a related field preferred.
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass background checks and a drug test, including but not limited to THC.
• Reliable smartphone and basic computer skills.
• Availability after school, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Experience working with youth or families preferred.

Schedule

• School Year: Most services occur after 3:30 p.m. in approximately 3-hour blocks.
• Summer: Flexible daytime and evening hours available.
• Flexibility to make your own schedule!

Why Omni?

At Omni Family of Services, we are more than a multi-state human services agency—we are a family dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Through foster care, adoption, outpatient behavioral health, and community-based family support, we provide innovative, evidence-based, and trauma-responsive care that empowers children, adults, and families on their journey to healing and growth.

Guided by our core values of Embracing Diversity, Safety, Trustworthiness, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, and Mindful Collaboration (ESTEEM), we are committed to creating a culture of safety, hope, and resilience. As a trauma-competent organization, we are actively working toward becoming a Hope-Centered Agency, believing in the transformative power of hope—the belief that tomorrow can be brighter and that we all have the power to make it so.

If you’re passionate about advancing safety, healing, and positive change, Omni Family of Services invites you to join us and be part of a team that transforms lives and communities. We are 100% employee owned and we are as dedicated to supporting our team members as we are to the clients we serve