What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Mentor position at Rite of Passage?
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Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for Youth Mentor at DePaul Academy Residential Facility in South Bend Indiana ✨
DePaul Academy, located in the heart of South Bend, Indiana, shares a campus with the St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center. DePaul serves young men aged 14-18 who have mental health, substance abuse and / or behavioral needs. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, DePaul provides its youth with access to therapeutic services and diverse social and educational opportunities. Through a blend of evidence-based treatment, academic and extracurricular opportunities, young men are provided a normalized setting that foster a culture of learning, growth, and achievement.
Pay : starting at $18 / hour.
Perks & Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do : Youth Mentors provide safety and around-the-clock in-person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development. Youth Services Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. Youth Services Workers collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.
To be considered you should : Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen (we no longer test for THC for pre-employment), physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.
Schedule : Looking to fill both Day and Night shifts with a schedule of 7 working days in a 2 week pay period. Your schedule is set to a 2-week pattern, and it will never change. Currently days is 8 : 30a-9p and nights is 9p-9a.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people to become successful adults. As a Youth Mentor, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player
Works well as a member of a group
Leader
Inspires teammates to follow them
Dedicated
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity :
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Growth Opportunities
Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility :
Education
Required
High School or better.
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Drivers License
Salary : $18
