Mentor (Part-Time)

About the role

We are committed to supporting at-risk children and families, providing them with tools and resources to help prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) is a Christian agency that provides 14 programs and services in 28 locations across Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana, helping children find permanent homes and adults achieve increased self-sufficiency.

Benefits

Benefits of serving with PCHAS include competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance options, voluntary life insurance, paid holidays, and a generous retirement plan (matching contributions after one year of service).

Working Conditions

The Mentor works with youth and families in the home, school (when permitted), or in the community. Frequent travel between sites and local travel to the youth's residence may be required. Evening and weekend work is common and expected. Reliable transportation is essential, and the ability to drive is required.

Position Summary

The Mentor coordinates and facilitates services for a caseload of youth needing close support. This includes regular contact with parents or the family as needed, submitting client contact sheets, entering case notes, communicating with the supervisor, completing training, and attending staff meetings.

Essential Job Functions

• Consistently provide direct mentoring services to assigned clients on a weekly basis.
• Provide regular contact and coordination with the parent of the mentee.
• Submit client contact sheets by the established deadline.
• Enter all case notes into CSWIS in a timely manner.
• Communicate weekly with Coordinator/supervisor or more often as needed.
• Complete all training requirements in a timely manner.
• Attend staff, quality improvement, and regional meetings and required.

Education and Experience

• High School (or equivalent) degree required.
• An Associate degree or college hours preferred for this position.
• Mentor must be at least 21 years of age.
• Prior experience working with youth preferred.

Skills

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with children and adolescents displaying behavioral and/or emotional issues.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries while offering support.
• Skill in communicating with youth's family without crossing into personal issues.
• Personal maturity and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Equipment to Be Used

• Technology to facilitate communication.
• A cellphone, computer, or other device for documenting case notes and interactions with youth.
• Internet capacity for virtual agency meetings, data management system, and scanning capabilities.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, risk-free driving record, and willingness to undergo background screenings.
• Pre-employment drug screen and physical with no evidence of communicable disease.

Christian Commitment

PCHAS is a faith-based Christian organization that provides Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. We strive to serve like Jesus, meeting our clients where they are and treating them with respect, focusing on their strengths and encouraging them to look towards their future.