Youth Mentor & Advocate for At-Risk Youth

The Home for Little Wanderers; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health and Dental Insurance

Extensive training

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

And more!

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking compassionate individuals to mentor and support youth across our programs. The role involves in-person mentoring, routine contact, and collaboration with program teams to promote stability and growth for youth and their families.

Shifts include Saturdays and Sundays; training is provided, and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies competitive pay. You will advocate for youth, participate in reviews, and help connect young people with community

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bilingual preferred to support diverse youth.
• Completion of Core GIFT Training preferred.
• Computer literacy and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support through ongoing routine contact to youth.
• In-person mentoring services to youth within home communities and onsite.
• Participate in quarterly treatment reviews and meetings as requested.
• Facilitate peer groups to share strengths and interests aligned with youth.
• Partner with youth through Restorative Practices.
• Assist team in collecting and sharing information about community resources.
• Engage and retain resources identified to support program youth.
• Meet weekly for Supervision.
• Complete required documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Bilingual preferred

Core GIFT Training

Microsoft Office

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking compassionate individuals to mentor and support youth across our programs. The role involves in-person mentoring, routine contact, and collaboration with program teams to promote stability and growth for youth and their families.

Shifts include Saturdays and Sundays; training is provided, and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies competitive pay. You will advocate for youth, participate in reviews, and help connect young people with community