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Job TitleYouth Mentor
CompanyCatholic Community Services
 
ClassificationRelief
Positions open1
LocationSalem
ShiftDays vary, hours vary
Salary$8.72 - $9.59, depends on experience
Benefits
Closing dateWhen filled
 
Minimum requirements

This position is always open as the need for one-to-one mentoring for at-risk youth is great. Not all applicants will be contacted after application submission. In the event you are selected for an interview you will be contacted.

  • Experience working with teens and at-risk population and prior demonstrated ability to coordinate youth activities.
  • Provide an automobile as a condition of employment; valid driver’s license with a driving record that permits coverage under the agency’s corporate auto liability policy; and personal automobile liability insurance.
  • Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
  • Effective communication skills to include basic computer skills and web based e-mail usage.
  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience working with juvenile youth preferred.
  • Bi-lingual Spanish/English is preferred.
Duties

A Target Youth Worker works with youth on a one-to-one basis as a mentor. This position is referred to as relief, as hours are NOT guaranteed. Youth mentor assignments range from 3 to 12 months, with contact 5 to 20 hours weekly per youth.

  • Works with youth either on an individual or group basis to provide adult supervision.
  • Assists the youth in experiencing appropriate and safe social interactions and activities.
  • Coordinates the youth activities with the appropriate person to include, but not limited to the foster parent, the personal agent or the Family Health Coordinator.
  • Reports youth activities, progress, interactions, and expectations to appropriate program personnel or supervisor.
  • Provides alternative interventions for youth who are expressing or experience difficult ties with planned activities.
  • Provides verbal report to foster parent at the end of each activity.
  • Provides or assists supervisor or team members with support and back up as needed.
  • Attends meetings and workshops as instructed by supervisor.

    • Catholic Community Services is an equal opportunity employer which selects, promotes, and transfers employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran's status, age, associations, expunged juvenile record, family relationships, disability, sexual orientation or application for Worker's Compensation benefits.



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