Youth Mentor

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 Woodford Group Home in Mishawaka Indiana

Woodford Home is located on 27 th Street off Mishawaka Ave. in South Bend, Indiana. It is situated close to public transportation, a public library and a public university. The Woodford Home serves male youth with a history of delinquent behaviors, mild mental health issues, abuse, neglect and trauma needs who are transitioning back to the community from a residential placement. Woodford Home is licensed by Indiana Department of Child Services as a Child Caring Institution (CCI) serving up to 15 male youth between the ages of 14-21. The Woodford Home provides a safe therapeutic home for young men returning to the community from a residential placement. It is operated by Rite of Passage, Inc.

Pay : starting at $20/hour. Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within the first 90 Days!)

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, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Schedule: Looking to fill a 2p-10p and a 10p-6a. Weekends will be a must.

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.

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Drivers License

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