About this opportunity
Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc. lists this Mentor opportunity in hudson, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Community Based Youth Mentor
Are you compassionate and caring? Are you looking for a rewarding career in Mental Health & Human Services? Join an amazing team, dedicated to advocating the health & well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is looking to fill a per diem Community Based Youth Mentor position.
The Youth Mentor will work directly with clients ages 7 to 18 to provide mentoring and advocacy services. In addition to being a positive role model for clients, the Youth Mentor is expected to assist clients in the realization of short and long-term goals that can be pursued and accomplished throughout the mentor-client relationship. When necessary, the Youth Mentor will attend official meetings involving the client and institutions such as but not limited to: the Department of Social Services, the Department of Probation and Parole and School meetings.
Position Type: Per Diem
Pay Range: $19.00-$20.00 per hour
Work Location: 713 Union St., Hudson, NY 12534
Shift Schedule: (Hours will vary) After school 3:00pm-8:00pm, Mon-Fri and weekends depending on program and youth needs.
Job Duties:
Make a one-year commitment to mentoring.
Schedule weekly meetings with youth up to 5 hours per week.
Attend all trainings as required.
Attend all necessary staff and supervision meetings.
Document all work in the community with assigned youth.
Notify the Program Coordinator if unable to keep my weekly mentoring session.
Engage in the relationship with an open mind.
Accept assistance from mentee's teacher and/or school support staff.
Keep discussions with my mentee confidential, unless the child's safety or well-being is at risk or suspected child abuse.
Ask program support of Program Director when assistance is needed, do not understanding something or have difficulty with my mentoring relationship.
Notify the Program Coordinator of any significant change in mentee.
Refrain from contacting or seeing mentee outside of the established parameters and supervised sites where the program takes place.
Worksite address
hudson, NY, 12534, US
Who can apply
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