Youth Mentor

Rite of Passage; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring a Youth Mentor at DePaul Academy Residential Facility in South Bend, Indiana. The role focuses on safeguarding and supporting young men aged 14-18 with mental health and behavioral needs, through counseling and skill development in a therapeutic setting.

Role includes day shifts from 8:30am to 9pm, with a two-week rotation that requires weekend work. Competitive pay starts at $20/hour, with annual raises and a $1,000 onboarding bonus after Essentials Training.

Qualifications

• Youth mentoring and supervision experience is preferred.
• Ability to provide counseling and support for youth.
• Strong communication and observational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and around-the-clock in-person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility.
• Address physical, personal and health needs through counseling and skill development.
• Collaborate with staff to support and meet each youth's treatment plan goals.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Safety supervision

Counseling

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for Youth Mentor at DePaul Academy Residential Facility in South Bend Indiana in South Bend Indiana

DePaul Academy, located in the heart of South Bend, Indiana, shares a campus with the St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center. DePaul serves young men aged 14-18 who have mental health, substance abuse and/or behavioral needs. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, DePaul provides its youth with access to therapeutic services and diverse social and educational opportunities. Through a blend of evidence-based treatment, academic and extracurricular opportunities, young men are provided a normalized setting that foster a culture of learning, growth, and achievement.

Pay: starting at $20/hour with annual raises of 2%, 4%, or 6% based on performance. Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within the first 90 Days!)

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more!

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What you will do:

• Youth Mentors provide safety and around-the-clock in-person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development.
• Youth Services Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
• Youth Services Workers collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

To be considered you should:

Schedule:

Looking to fill day shifts. Day shift runs from 8:30a to 9p. You will work 7 days in a 2 week pay period which does require working every other weekend.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people to become successful adults. As a Youth Mentor, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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