What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Mentor -- Full Time 2nd Shift position at Pendleton Place?
Title: 2nd Shift Youth Mentor (2pm-10pm))
Reports to: Program Manager, Foster Care Services
Classification: Non-Exempt (eligible for OT)
Hours: Full-Time, Primarily 2nd shift but hours may vary depending on needs of org
Pay Range: $14-18/hour depending on experience and education
Work Week: Monday 12:00 AM to Sunday 11:59 PM
Required to Transport Clients? Yes
Required to Drive in the Course of Conducting Business? Yes
Required education: Minimum of a 4-year degree from an accredited university and experience working with at-risk youth
Background
Since 1975, Pendleton Place (PP) has been a place of safety and comfort for children hurt by abuse and neglect. PP is committed to innovative approaches that will establish communities where children are safe, families are strong and victims become whole again.
The primary mission of PP’s residential program is to provide services to abused and neglected youth ages twelve (12) through twenty-one (21). Youth Mentors are expected to work in harmony with each other and the Department of Social Services to ensure that the emotional and physical needs of the children in our care are met. They are to provide a safe and nurturing environment while maintaining smooth daily operations for the residential program.
Position Summary
Youth Mentors may be scheduled to work weekdays and weekends. Full time employees will generally be scheduled to work forty (40) hours weekly and part time employees will be scheduled to work as needed. Second shift is generally 2 pm-10 pm. Youth Mentors are responsible for attending regular trainings and monthly agency meetings to support the Agency’s goal of working in a team-oriented environment. Youth Mentors are required to complete fourteen (14) hours of field-related training yearly provided on the job through the Smith House program.
Essential Functions of Position
1.Monitor educational, medical and hygiene needs, and teach independent living skills to prepare youth for transitioning out of foster care
2.Supervise youth at all times during awake hours
3.Participate in developing and scheduling youth activities, meal plans, chores, etc.; ensure all youth adhere to the daily schedule of routine care and activities.
4.Understand and appropriately implement the use of Agency behavioral tools (e.g. ICMP and Residential Handbook)
5.Respond to placement request phone calls and staff referrals with Smith House Director and Case Manager
6.Remain proficient in use of Agency software, Extended Reach, maintaining accurate and complete documentation, files and forms
7.Actively participate in regularly scheduled case staffings
8.Monitor Residential Calendar daily for scheduled activities and plan accordingly
9.Coordinate transportation of youth to all scheduled activities
10.Routinely inform Smith House Director of needed supplies, repairs, etc.
11.Provide Case Manager timely documentation of observed behaviors to enable appropriate case management decisions
12.Demonstrate an understanding of working with traumatized youth and trauma-based behaviors and be prepared to engage in short term conferencing as needed.
13.Distribute medication and document information in medication log as trained
14.Train and demonstrate the ability to utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention’s de-escalation techniques and physical interventions. Must maintain a score of 80 or above.
15.Demonstrate effective time management skills
16.Other duties as deemed necessary
Salary : $14 - $18