Youth Mentor - Residential Group Homes

Rate: $21 USD per hour

Description

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring Youth Mentors at the Qualifying Houses in Markleeville, CA✨

The California Qualifying Houses offer young women a normalized high school experience while developing transition and independent living skills using our Integrated Care Model program. This unique program offers students opportunities for positive change and unlimited potential for achievement. The Q-House has served this population since 1984.

Pay: Starting at $21 per hour. $500.00 Sign on Bonus at 6 months & $1,000 Training Bonus at 3 months.

*Free staff housing on workdays

Perks & Benefits: Regarding insurance coverage: Full-time employees are eligible for medical insurance on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment, with dental and vision benefits available after 90-day a nd 403b match of up to 6% after one (1) year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-perks-2025-ATCS.pdf (https://riteofpassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ROP-benefits-perks-2025-ATCS.pdf)

What you will do: As a Youth Mentor you will provide safety, around-the-clock supervision, mediation, crisis management, and social, educational, and recreational support while following the daily schedule. You will be responsible for monitoring and documenting client behaviors and activities. Transport youth in company vehicles. Communicate any youth-related concerns, behavior changes, emotions, academic progress, and their overall disposition to ensure the treatment plan is adjusted to meet the youth's success.

To be considered you should: Be empathetic, patient, consistent, compassionate, have an honest work ethic, and treat others with respect ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Have a bachelor’s degree or 12 Semester Units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, or Psychology. ~ One year of previous experience employed as a full-time staff at a group home, short-term residential therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Schedule: 3/2/2/3 ~ 12 hours shift

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 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

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Human Services

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year: Related Experience (working with youth/mental health patients)

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