Trauma-Informed Youth LifeSet Mentor

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd. is seeking a Youth LifeSet Specialist in Bronx, NY. This exempt, full-time role involves mentoring youth aged 17 to 21, implementing strength-based, trauma-informed methods, and facilitating services to secure housing, education, employment, and independent living skills.

You will manage a caseload, conduct weekly home or community visits, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to promote self-sufficiency and successful transition out of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with one year of experience working with at-risk youth.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 8-10 young people at any given time.
• Meet with the youth in home or community at least weekly; provide ongoing support.
• Review intakes, related reports, and evaluations; assess needs and develop service plans monthly.
• Develop age-appropriate service plans and assist youth with goals outlined in the plan.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams and accompany youth to appointments.
• Escorted youth to appointments and be on a rotating on-call schedule.
• Liaise between youth and service providers; document progress notes in records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd. is seeking a Youth LifeSet Specialist in Bronx, NY. This exempt, full-time role involves mentoring youth aged 17 to 21, implementing strength-based, trauma-informed methods, and facilitating services to secure housing, education, employment, and independent living skills.

You will manage a caseload, conduct weekly home or community visits, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to promote self-sufficiency and successful transition out of care.