Trauma-Informed Youth Mentor | After-School & Community

Arbor Circle; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Focus on Well Being

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive and fulfilling culture

Equity and inclusion focused affinity

Job summary

Arbor Circle in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Youth Mentor to provide intensive one-on-one mentoring and respite support to youth, helping them achieve goals outlined in therapy through skill development. Position involves work in client homes and community settings, with flexibility for after-school, evening, and weekend hours.

Ideal candidates are pursuing social work or counseling degrees and are committed to equity, empathy, and curiosity.

Qualifications

• Regular availability to work after school, evenings and weekends.
• Experience and/or desire to work with Children and Adolescents.
• Services are performed in client homes and/or community settings; comfort with these settings required.
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance and clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to meet regular supervision and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Intensive mentoring and respite support helping youth reach goals outlined in therapy through one-on-one skill development.
• Deliver services in a child- and family-centered approach, in home and community environments.
• Build purposeful, respectful relationships rooted in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practice.

Job description

Arbor Circle in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Youth Mentor to provide intensive one-on-one mentoring and respite support to youth, helping them achieve goals outlined in therapy through skill development. Position involves work in client homes and community settings, with flexibility for after-school, evening, and weekend hours.

Ideal candidates are pursuing social work or counseling degrees and are committed to equity, empathy, and curiosity.