Youth Mentor

Depaul-Academy; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance (company paid within 90

401k match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DePaul Academy in South Bend, Indiana, is hiring Youth Mentors for a secure residential facility. You will supervise youth around the clock and assist with their safety and daily needs.

Youth Mentors provide counseling, document behaviors, and support educational, social, athletic, and recreational activities while working with a multidisciplinary team to meet each youth's treatment goals.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, physical, and TB test.
• Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Responsibilities

• Youth Mentors provide safety and around-the-clock in-person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility.
• Provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development.
• Monitor and document behaviors and activities; participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

Skills

Supervision

Counseling

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

DART | DePaul Academy
South Bend, IN, USA

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

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
• company paid Life Insurance within 90 days
• 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!

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:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, physical, and TB test
• Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry

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.

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Ability to Make an Impact

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

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Drivers License

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