Youth Mentor

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive weekly pay

Direct Deposit

Activity reimbursement

Flexible hours

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., a national non-profit, is seeking a friendly Mentor to join our team in Burlington County, NJ. This is a part-time, hourly role offering flexible scheduling and meaningful opportunities to guide youths and their families toward personal and academic goals.

As a mentor you will plan and deliver direct advocacy, develop strength-based service plans, provide one-on-one and group mentoring, and maintain accurate progress documentation, while serving as a positive role

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and familiarity with community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth in mentoring or educational capacity a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage is required.
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy service for assigned participants and their families.
• Develop service plans using a strength-based approach and the wraparound model.
• Provide one-on-one and group mentoring to young individuals and their families.
• Act as a supportive and dependable role model, foster trust and open communication.
• Maintain documentation of mentoring activities and track progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. a national non-profit is seeking a friendly and dedicated Mentor to join our team. As a mentor you will play a vital role in supporting and guiding young individuals, empowering them to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification:Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Summary of the Position: This hourly, part-time position serves as a positive role model, offering guidance, support, and encouragement to young individuals and their families throughout Burlington County, building meaningful relationships, the Mentor helps youths overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their personal and academic goals.

Applicants must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as positive role models for youth in the community, school, and home settings.

• Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy service for assigned participants and their families.
• Develop service plans using a strength-based approach and the wraparound model.
• Provide one-on-one and group mentoring to young individuals and their families.
• Act as a supportive and dependable role model, foster trust and open communication.
• Maintain documentation of mentoring activities and track progress.

Availability: Flexible schedule during the day, evenings, and some weekends.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in community work and familiarity with community resources
• Experience working with at-risk youth in a mentoring or educational capacity a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage is required.
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available :

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive weekly pay
• Direct Deposit
• Activity reimbursement
• Flexible hours

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Strong Communication Skills

Novice

Basic Computer Skills

Novice

Novice

Behaviors

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

High School or better.

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