Mentor

The Mental Health Association of Columbia‑Greene Counties Inc. seeks a per‑diem Community Based Youth Mentor to work directly with clients ages 7‑18, providing mentoring, advocacy, and support toward short‑ and long‑term goals. The mentor will serve as a positive role model, attend relevant meetings with agencies and schools, and maintain confidentiality unless safety concerns arise.

Responsibilities

• Commit to a one‑year mentoring relationship.
• Schedule and conduct weekly meetings with youth (up to 5 hours per week).
• Attend all required trainings, staff, and supervision meetings.
• Document all work with assigned youth in the community.
• Notify the Program Coordinator of any missed mentoring sessions or significant changes in the mentee’s situation.
• Engage with mentees openly and accept assistance from teachers or school support staff.
• Maintain confidentiality, except when the child’s safety or suspected abuse is at risk.
• Seek guidance from the Program Director or support staff when needed.
• Refrain from contacting or seeing the mentee outside of established, supervised program sites.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency (some college education preferred).
• Self‑motivated with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with youth.
• Proficiency with computer software and web‑based systems; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to work with diverse urban, suburban, and rural populations and varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and proactive bias management.
• Regular and steady attendance.
• Successful Statewide Central Registry (SCR) check, fingerprint clearance, and a valid NYS driver’s license with an MVR eligible for agency insurance.
• Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Pay

$19.00‑$20.00 per hour (per diem).

Schedule

After‑school hours, 3:00 pm‑8:00 pm, Monday‑Friday, with additional weekend hours as needed based on program and youth needs. Hours will vary.

Benefits

• Voluntary Telemedicine (Concierge Medical) coverage.
• Voluntary 401(k) plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• NYS paid sick leave.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization dedicated to education, advocacy, and community well‑being.