Youth Mentor

MARQUETTE COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

YOUTH MENTOR

DEPARTMENT: Human Services

JOB STATUS: Full-time

SUPERVISOR: Children &Family Services Manager

PAY CLASSIFICATION: I

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision and direction of the Children & Family Services Manager, the mentor helps youth gain skills and confidence in areas such as self-esteem, family and school values, and employability skill-building opportunities during spontaneous and real-life situations. The mentor supports the youth by practicing, modeling, guiding and shadowing them in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are illustrative and the person holding this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

1. Engages youth through pro-social and skill-building activities designed to enhance positive development and self-esteem; counsels youth.

2. Assists in the development of goals for youth served and works as team member with other systems involved.

3. Facilitate youth development programming in alignment with approved curriculum materials and organizational goals.

4. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills.

5. Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules, youth needs, and program requirements, including occasional evenings and early mornings.

6. Completes necessary documentation for client case files and for program reporting purposes. Moderate computer skills, including the ability to use a personal or laptop computer for preparation of written reports and correspondence, as well as data entry and use of specialized software.

7. Mandated to make reports of child abuse and/or neglect concerns to appropriate authorities.

8. Adhere to confidentiality standards.

9. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Ø Bachelor’s degree in human services related field required.

Ø Two years previous experience working with children and families required.

Ø Requires a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and access to insured transportation.

Ø Applicants must pass background checks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ø Ability to develop rapport with parents and youth from wide range of backgrounds, family histories and individual cultures.

Ø Creative, innovative and progressive to engage and educate families. This includes being responsible, independent, and flexible when working with parents and youths.

Ø Ability to learn the functions, procedures, organization, regulations governing the operations of the program involved.

Ø Ability to use computer systems for word processing, spreadsheets, system networks, etc.

Ø Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of department policies and regulations.

Ø Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth, parents/caregivers, the public and with team members.

Ø Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ø Ability to maintain flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours, to meet needs of families and youth in program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The normal work environment for this position is in the community, including private homes, schools and other community settings. Frequent travel to a variety of locations is required. Some time is spent in an office. The noise level in the work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.11 - $26.94 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Montello, WI 53949 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Montello, WI 53949: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $27