Youth Mentor (PRN) - Safe Guidance for Teens

Net-Centers-Net-Community-Care; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Treatment Center’s CBDS Henry House in Philadelphia is seeking PRN-Pool Staff Youth Mentors to guide and supervise residents aged 13-17 in a 3800-regulation residential setting. The role focuses on safety, daily activities, and supporting youth’s emotional needs.

You will transport youth, de-escalate when needed, document daily reports, and coordinate with the team to ensure quality care and engagement during program hours, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or recognized equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience working with high-risk youth.
• Knowledge of the DHS Philadelphia services provided to Delinquent and Dependent youth.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Background Check.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and cover additional shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work with team to supervise youth during program hours to always ensure safety of young people and ensure adherence to the rules and principles.
• Provide role modeling to adolescent population.
• Assist with daily activity facilitation.
• Transport youth when needed.
• Monitor and facilitate all “non-group” and “recreation” time
• Attend court hearings and team meetings are needed.
• Complete required documentation.
• Be aware of latest developments in popular youth culture and have ideas for connecting to youth.
• Carry out daily routine household tasks, including general cleaning of the common areas.
• Assist with meal prep and service.
• Attend Supervision as specified by supervisor.
• Other Duties related to maintain safety and the positive development of Henry House residents.

Education

High School Diploma or recognized equivalent.

Job description

Northeast Treatment Center’s CBDS Henry House in Philadelphia is seeking PRN-Pool Staff Youth Mentors to guide and supervise residents aged 13-17 in a 3800-regulation residential setting. The role focuses on safety, daily activities, and supporting youth’s emotional needs.

You will transport youth, de-escalate when needed, document daily reports, and coordinate with the team to ensure quality care and engagement during program hours, weekends, and holidays.