Youth Mentor for Boys

Thompson Child & Family Focus; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO + 10 holidays

Health, Dental, Vision

401K Match

Education Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Phone + Laptop provided

Job summary

Thompson Child & Family Focus in Charlotte, NC seeks a Professional Mentor to provide long-term mentorship to 8–12 youth across school, home, and community settings. You will document progress, collaborate with families, and coordinate resources to support the whole family through a two-generational approach.

The role offers non-traditional hours typically around 11 am–7 pm, some Saturdays and evenings, with a focus on positive impact, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience with children or an Associate's degree and at least 3 years with children.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong written and oral communication.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and meet credentialing/licensing standards as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Mentor 8–12 youth in school, home, and community settings for 16 hours per month.
• Document goals, hours served, and contacts with families, teachers, and youth.
• Engage caregivers and partners using a two-generational approach to provide resources and referrals.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience with children

Associate's degree + 3 years experience with children

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Get to know Thompson!

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida and Tennessee. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

What will you do as a Professional Mentor?

• As a Professional Mentor in the Friends of the Children-Charlotte department, you will teach youth important life skills such as avoiding risky behavior, attaining skills for safety and independence, regulating school attendance, and more, according to our National program model.
• A typical day as a Professional Mentor will include providing long-term mentorship to 8-12 youth in the school, home, and community setting for 16 hours/month; building relationships with caregivers and partners according to our 2 generational approach to provide resources and referrals for the whole family; self-managing and ensuring documentation of goal-focused outings, hours served, contacts with families, teachers, youth, and others.
• As a Professional Mentor, your schedule will be non-traditional, but typically around 11 am-7 pm, with some Saturdays and evenings. Mentors serve their youth in person in the community with a radius of 30 miles in Charlotte and surrounding.

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: $18.75-$19.71 hourly
• Fantastic Full-time benefits…
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
• 401K Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
• Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
• Paid time off for volunteering in the community
• Free EAP services
• Mileage Reimbursement
• iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
• Multiple opportunities for growth

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and minimum 1 year experience working with children -OR- Associates degree and minimum 3 years’ experience working with children required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent joining, and relational skills.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in.
• All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.

You’re the right fit for the Professional Mentor position if…

• You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents!
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others!
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thompson participates in E-Verify.

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