Youth Mentor - Residential Group Homes

Rite of Passage; Markleeville (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff housing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b match after 1 year

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage in Markleeville, CA is seeking Youth Mentors for the Qualifying Houses to support young women with safety, supervision, mediation, and educational activities under our Integrated Care Model.

You will monitor youth behaviors, document progress, assist with transport, and communicate concerns to adapt treatment plans for success. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Be empathetic, patient, consistent, compassionate, have an honest work ethic, and treat others with respect.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a bachelor’s degree or 12 Semester Units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Psychology.
• One year of previous experience employed as a full-time staff at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
• Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, around-the-clock supervision, mediation, crisis management, and social, educational, and recreational support.
• Monitor and document client behaviors and activities.
• Transport youth in company vehicles.
• Communicate youth-related concerns, behavior changes, emotions, academic progress, and overall disposition to ensure the treatment plan meets the youth's success.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Consistency

Compassion

Honesty

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 12 Semester Units in Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Psychology

Job description

Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring Youth Mentors at the Qualifying Houses in Markleeville, CA

The California Qualifying Houses offer young women a normalized high school experience while developing transition and independent living skills using our Integrated Care Model program. This unique program offers students opportunities for positive change and unlimited potential for achievement. The Q-House has served this population since 1984.

Pay: Starting at $21 per hour.$500.00 Sign on Bonus at 6 months & $1,000 Training Bonus at 3 months.

*Free staff housing on workdays

Perks & Benefits: Regarding insurance coverage: Full-time employees are eligible for medical insurance on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment, with dental and vision benefits available after 90-day a nd 403b match of up to 6% after one (1) year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-perks-2025-ATCS.pdf

What you will do: As a Youth Mentor you will provide safety, around-the-clock supervision, mediation, crisis management, and social, educational, and recreational support while following the daily schedule. You will be responsible for monitoring and documenting client behaviors and activities. Transport youth in company vehicles. Communicate any youth-related concerns, behavior changes, emotions, academic progress, and their overall disposition to ensure the treatment plan is adjusted to meet the youth's success.

To be considered you should:

• Be empathetic, patient, consistent, compassionate, have an honest work ethic, and treat others with respect
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a bachelor’s degree or 12 Semester Units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Psychology.
• One year of previous experience employed as a full-time staff at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test
• Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Schedule: 3/2/2/3 ~ 12 hours shift

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Youth Mentor, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

Related Experience (working with youth/mental health patients)

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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