MENTORS

Primary Function

• In collaboration with the participants implements programs, goals and plans, and recommends suggestions to assist participants with a higher level of functioning.
• Plans and implements learning opportunities for participants with a goal toward improving the performance and social interactions of program participants.
• Enhance life skills for participants to transition into adulthood successfully.
• Congducts learning related activities such as support groups, hands-on activities, exposure to new life experiences to enhance life, social, competency, and behavioral skills.
• Attends monthly company training and supervision as required.
• Collaborates with community partners to ensure adequate and appropriate programming is provided for participants.
• Complies with organization policy.
• Documentation as required by the organization in SharedVillage per interaction with participant.
• Attends professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Five years’ experience working with emotionally challenged youth, adults, and the child welfare and/or criminal justice system.

Skills

• Must have strong problem-solving skills
• Makes timely decisions and exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Demonstrate skills in positive communication in interactions with others
• Is considered and Innovative thinker and can think out of the box