What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Mentor position at Harbor, Inc.?
Harbor is seeking a contingent Youth Mentor in Toledo. The individual will be a currently competent mental health provider who provides vocational rehabilitation services as well as job coaching services to Jobs and Family Services referrals.
Position is contingent - may work up to 40 hours per week in the summer, but fewer than 20 during the school year.
Education/Experience/Other Requirements:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or teaching/training experience preferred.
- Two years teaching/training experience required
- Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
- CPR/First Aid Certification required within 90 days of employment.
Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties:
DOCUMENTATION
- Responsible for the quality and completeness of the electronic record.
- Responsible for accurate and timely documentation which includes, but is not limited to: progress notes, time sheets, ROAR’s, Monthly Participant Evaluations, Corrective Action Plans, job coaching plans, iWAM alerts, Incident Report forms and any other forms necessary to document coaching and tutoring
- Types documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor.
- Maintains active communication with funding source, case managers, and supervisor regarding client progress.
EVALUATION
- Provides Job Coaching, Tutoring, Career Club, Job Seeking Skills Training (JSST), and/or job development activities for youth.
- Evaluates work site for appropriateness for participant placement (e.g., safety, supervision availability, enough work to keep participants busy, etc.).
- Ongoing evaluation of worksite to ensure that business is continuing to meet its responsibility and program requirements.
- Analyzes job duties and work environments at worksites; breaks down jobs into trainable steps for client.
- Evaluates worksite/employee job match and may complete worksite job analysis.
- Assesses client readiness for employment and formulates appropriate interventions to assist the client in making progress towards setting and achieving their employment goals.
- Assists the client in identifying his/her interests, skills, and aptitudes to assist in exploring possible vocational choices.
- May assists the client in gaining information on the effects of employment on entitlements / financial assistance that the client may be receiving (i.e., SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Section 8, Food Stamps) to assist the client in making an informed choice.
ONGOING INTERVENTIONS
- Provides individual and/or group job coaching or lessons at work site or after school program site.
- Assists the client in developing employment opportunities as well as the skills to select, obtain, and maintain jobs.
- Performs necessary outreach to engage clients in vocational services as needed
- Consults with supervisor regarding appropriate referrals for client to vocational or community programs/services
- Provides support, education (i.e., benefits counseling, risks and benefits of employment, and job seeking skills) and consultation to clients, families, and/or significant others.
- Actively develops employment opportunities and assists clients in learning job skills as needed, individually or in groups.
- Performs community outreach for the purpose of client engagement, and necessary support services.
- Provides coaching and mentoring assistance as needed for the purpose of maintaining and retaining employment.
- Provides support to participants to assist them in problem solving and managing barriers to client participation and/or employment (e.g., linking with childcare resources, health care resources, transportation, etc.).
- Utilizes effective tutoring techniques to assist clients to increase basic skills or complete school assignments.
- Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies and demonstrates continued growth.
COLLABORATION
- Assists the client and family in increasing social support skills and networks.
- Coordinates evaluations and assessments by internal and/or external providers.
- Monitors all services identified in the referral, or IOP.
- Provides assistance in gaining access to essential community resources and linking with appropriate vocational resources (OOD, ODJFS, BWC, etc.).
About Harbor:
- A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
- 350 clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
- Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!
Why Work for Harbor?
It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
- Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
- Clinical supervision hours offered
- Employee referral bonuses
- Ability to make a difference in your community!
Education
Required- Equivalent Experience or better
- High School Diploma 2 Years Experience or better
- Bachelors or better
