What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Mentor/First Responder Mentoring Program position at Life Enrichment Services?
In Need of First Responders (police, fire/rescue, nurses, mental health workers, etc)!!!
Job Title: Family Specialist/Mentor
Do you have what it takes to make a difference in a young person's life? Life Enrichment is looking for responsible adults looking to impact the community. Time spent with our youth is an investment in our future. Every child should have someone who cares and that is why WE NEED YOU!
Who are we?
Life Enrichment Services provides therapeutic and community-based services in Shenandoah County, Rockingham County, and Page County. Our mission is to provide professional, therapeutic, and family focused services for the communities that we serve! Improving the lives of the community one by one, we hope to truly make the world a better place for everyone.
Website: https://www.lifeenrichmentservices.net/badges-mentoring.html
Benefits of working with Life Enrichment:
1. Flexible scheduling – Take on cases as they accommodate your schedule.
2. The fulfillment of the positive impact that you are having on the youth of our communities.
3. A great job with great pay!
a. Great side job to have if already employed.
Requirements:
· A valid background check is required for this position.
· Proper paperwork is to be completed. This includes the initial intake of the client, monthly summaries, billing, and any other paperwork that may be necessary.
· Coherence with company policies and practices.
· Monthly staffing with LES Supervisor.
· Provide support and guidance for youth in developing appropriate behaviors
· Participate with youth in age-appropriate activities with positive reinforcement
· Identify personal interests and goals and link with community resources
· Communicate with the School Resource Officer and teachers to support academic progress
· Recreational and extracurricular activities incorporated in meetings.
· Work cooperatively with family, school, community, and referral source
· Participate in monthly supervision and keep supervisor up to date on changes within the case
· Maintain mandated reporter status and seek supervision before reporting
· Keep all paperwork up to date within 30 days
Skills to have as a family specialist:
- Supportive and help to boost self-esteem.
- Great at active listening.
- Respectful and patient.
- Able to provide constructive feedback in an effective way.
- Good at building trust.
- Reliable and Consistent.
- Create opportunities for fun and growth.
Education:
- High school degree is required.
- A degree in human resources or similar field is preferred but not required.
- Some knowledge of social work principles and practices, human behavior, motivational theory, and social, economic, and health problems would also be beneficial.
Experience:
- Previous experience mentoring or working with community members. (Preferred but not required)
Job Types
· Part time with Full time potential. (Depending on the workload that you would like to take on)
Contact:
· Website: https://www.lifeenrichmentservices.net/badges-mentoring.html
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Woodstock, VA 22664 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Woodstock, VA 22664: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $50