Trauma-Informed Youth Mentor — Full-Time, Flexible Schedule

Friends of the Children - Philadelphia; Kearns (UT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

95% Employer paid medical

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Friends of the Children – Utah is seeking a dedicated Professional Mentor (Friend) to work intensively with eight children, establishing sustained, caring relationships and guiding academic and personal development. The role involves nontraditional hours, including afternoons and some weekends, with an emphasis on helping youth navigate schools and community resources.

You will document interactions, collaborate with families and schools, and support youth toward high school graduation with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. A combination of relevant education and professional experience will be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children and families; mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a long‑term, caring, protective, and loving relationship with each child.
• Spend 3–4 hours each week with each of the 8 youth on your roster in home, school, and in the community.
• In collaboration with youth and caregivers, set goals and develop plans to meet those goals to ensure the development of each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs.
• Teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child along with healthy habits to contribute to development and learning.
• Provide enrichment resources and activities that include opportunities for cultural awareness.
• Support child’s development of behavioral management skills, emotional regulation, and prosocial behavior.
• Advocate to secure additional resources, opportunities, and services for youth as appropriate.
• Assist with systems navigation in schools to secure conditions for optimal academic success.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and staff functions.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Trusting relationships

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Mobility/driving

Humor

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience with children and families

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Data reporting

Job description

Friends of the Children – Utah is seeking a dedicated Professional Mentor (Friend) to work intensively with eight children, establishing sustained, caring relationships and guiding academic and personal development. The role involves nontraditional hours, including afternoons and some weekends, with an emphasis on helping youth navigate schools and community resources.

You will document interactions, collaborate with families and schools, and support youth toward high school graduation with a