Youth Mentor - CUA 7

Northeast Treatment Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Treatment Center in Philadelphia is seeking a Youth Mentor to support the team and work with youth referred to the program to improve engagement, participation, and successful program completion.

You will work with clients in and outside the center, transport clients, keep daily attendance logs, participate in daily activities with clients at the center and complete daily forms for client charts, and assist the Lead Youth Mentor as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience working with high-risk youth.
• Knowledge of Philadelphia Juvenile Justice System (JJS).
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record (5 years).
• Police/PA Child Abuse Clearances, FBI Clearances, and PA Criminal History checks are current.
• Health assessment.
• TB skin test (PPD).
• ACT 31 Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training.
• CPR certification for adult and pediatric.
• COVID vaccination card.

Responsibilities

• Support youth referred to the program to improve engagement and program completion.
• Transport clients to and from activities or appointments.
• Keep daily attendance logs and complete daily forms for client charts.
• Participate in daily activities with clients at the center and in the community.
• Assist Lead Youth Mentor as needed.

Skills

Youth engagement

Team support

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: 1300Lehigh - Philadelphia, PA 19132, Education Level: High School, Summary of Position: Youth Mentors support the team and work with the youth referred to the program to improve youth engagement, participation, and successful program completion. The Youth Mentor will work with clients in and outside of the center. Specific functions of the ERC, include transporting clients, keeping daily attendance logs, participating in daily activities with clients at the center and completing daily forms for clients charts. Assisting Lead Youth Mentor whenever needed.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will have a High School Diploma or recognized equivalent and the following:

• at least 2 years experience working with high-risk youth
• knowledge of the Philadelphia JJS
• Valid Drivers License with a clean driving record for the past 5 years.
• Must have current PA Child Abuse, FBI and PA Criminal History Clearances
• Health Assessment
• PPD (TB Skin Test)
• PA Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training - ACT 31
• CPR certification for Adult and Pediatric
• COVID Vaccination Card

NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)