After School Program 2pm-6pm Mon-Thur

The After School Program Mentor is responsible for leading and facilitating engaging after-school programs and activities for children and adolescents. This role involves creating a safe and supportive environment where students can participate in educational, recreational, and social activities that promote their development and well-being.

Mentors are expected to take the lead in supporting youth and families through ongoing one-on-one, and/or group services. Their role is to:

• Serve as a positive role model and support partner
• Provide effective guidance and skill building techniques
• Build positive relationship by planning and participating in activities together
• Build self-esteem and encourage personal motivation for youth and adults
• Assist in goal-setting and set objectives for goal attainment
• Advocate for youth and their family

Team Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have experience with adolescent youth and/or families
• Attend required training sessions
• Ability to deliver effective, evidence-based, behavioral interventions applicable to individual service plans
• Be able to adhere to all program policies and procedures
• Be dependable and adhere to time commitments
• Be able to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity reports, and plan and implement interventions that align with mentee objectives and goals
• Be available to work with mentees a minimum of three days a week, including after school hours and weekends
• Be willing to travel up to 50 miles; licensed driver in good standing
• Have a clean criminal history