Youth Development Mentor & Lifeskills Coach

Axess Family Services, Inc.; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Axess Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Youth Advocate for the Youth Development Program, WIA-CCMEP. This full-time role (40 hours/week) offers a yearly salary of $32,500–$35,000 in Ohio, with schedule determined case-by-case.

The Advocate will mentor youth, support educational goals, and coordinate individual and group activities to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency, including connections to resources and post-secondary planning.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Driver's License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving.
• Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Identification & Investigation).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the aptitude to develop effective relationships.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring services for youth and young adults facing barriers to success.
• Plan and participate in meetings with mentees to occur twice a month.
• Plan and participate in quarterly group mentoring activities.
• Assist participants in identifying their academic area of need and develop a plan to meet that need.
• Schedule and maintain regular meetings with youth to reach identified academic goals.
• Communicate regularly with participant's school of record and teaching staff to plan for successful completion of the academic year and/or graduation.

Education

BS/BA from accredited university

Job description

Axess Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Youth Advocate for the Youth Development Program, WIA-CCMEP. This full-time role (40 hours/week) offers a yearly salary of $32,500–$35,000 in Ohio, with schedule determined case-by-case.

The Advocate will mentor youth, support educational goals, and coordinate individual and group activities to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency, including connections to resources and post-secondary planning.