YOUTH MENTOR - PRN MILESTONES

Volunteers-of-America; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is seeking Youth Mentors to ensure the safety and wellbeing of youth ages 10–17 in a Crisis Shelter/Group Home. Mentors serve as role models, advocates, and coaches within a structured setting.

The role involves guiding youths in positive behaviors, maintaining security, and coordinating transport to school and appointments using a company vehicle. Experience in youth services is valued, with opportunities for growth in advocacy and mentoring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a residential or youth services field.
• Two+ years of advocacy, youth, or mentoring experience preferred.
• Associates in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide youth with a structured, positive environment.
• Coach and mentor youth on positive behaviors according to the behavior management system.
• Ensure health, safety, and security of youth and observe fire/safety measures.
• Monitor facilities, movement, visits, events, and youth behavior.
• Transport youth to school and appointments using a company vehicle.
• Assist with intake for new arrivals and help maintain facility cleanliness.

Skills

Effective communicator

Problem solver

Calm under crisis

Case management

Behavior management

Servant leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates in Criminal Justice or Social Services

Job description

Summary/ObjectiveThe Youth Mentor position is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of youth ranging in age from 10 years to 17 years. Youth Mentors act as role models, mentors, and advocates to young people brought to the Crisis Shelter/Group Home who faces a wide range of challenges, such as behavioral and legal issues, substance abuse, and dysfunction in the home.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Provide youth with a structured, positive environmentCoach/Mentor youth on demonstration of positive and appropriate behaviors by the behavior management systemEnsure the overall health, safety, and security of assigned youth; ensure all fire and safety measures are observedMonitor the movement inside and outside the facility, contacts, events, and behaviors associated with youthAct as a liaison between other supporting organizationsEnsure group home cleanliness and upkeepPerform partial intake process on all new arrivalsRegularly tour and observe the facility and grounds to ensure a high level of securityMonitor visitor activitiesPrepare meals for youthTransport youth to school, appointments, etc. using a company vehicleOther duties as assigned.CompetenciesEffective communicator, both oral and writtenSolutions-based problem solverCalm under crisisOrganized and adept with case managementAble to manage behaviors, including the ability to be assertive when neededContinuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural valuesSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the organization.Work EnvironmentThis position works in a group home environment, provides transportation for youth locally and works outdoors with youth.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to bend or stoop as necessary. This position must be mobile throughout the facility and work on a computer for periods. Must be able to participate in youth-related activities during the workday, both inside and outside of facilities. Able to sit for periods while driving a company vehicle at distances necessary to transport youth.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time or part-time status dependent on the position hired. Hours of work vary depending on the assigned shift.TravelOther than transport duties, little to no travel is expected for this position.Required Education, Experience, or Eligibility QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalentMinimum of one year of experience working in a residential or youth services field.Preferred Education and ExperienceTwo or more years of work experience in advocacy, youth, or mentoring positionAssociates in Criminal Justice or other Social Services related fields.EEO StatementVolunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.