Youth Mentor

Rite of Passage; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring a Youth Mentor at the Woodford Group Home in Mishawaka, Indiana. You will provide safety, round-the-clock in-person supervision and assist youth with physical, personal and health needs through counseling and skill development.

As part of a supportive team, you will monitor behaviors, document activities, and help youth work toward their treatment plan goals in a secure residential setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 in educational, social, athletic and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

Skills

Youth supervision

Counseling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Woodford Group Home in Mishawaka Indiana. Woodford Home is located on 27th Street off Mishawaka Ave. in South Bend, Indiana. It is situated close to public transportation, a public library and a public university. The Woodford Home serves male youth with a history of delinquent behaviors, mild mental health issues, abuse, neglect and trauma needs who are transitioning back to the community from a residential placement. Woodford Home is licensed by Indiana Department of Child Services as a Child Caring Institution (CCI) serving up to 15 male youth between the ages of 14-21. The Woodford Home provides a safe therapeutic home for young men returning to the community from a residential placement. It is operated by Rite of Passage, Inc.

Pay

starting at $25/hour. 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!

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 a 6a-2p Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shift. This is a part-time position with a max of 29 hours per week.

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.