Professional Mentor

Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

About the role

As a Professional Mentor in the Friends of the Children-Charlotte (FOTC) department, you will teach male youth important life skills such as avoiding risky behavior, attaining skills for safety and independence, regulating school attendance, and more, according to our National program model.

A typical day as a Professional Mentor will include:

• Providing long-term mentorship to 8-12 male youth in the school, home, and community setting for 16 hours/month.
• Building relationships with caregivers and partners according to our 2 generational approach to provide resources and referrals for the whole family.
• Self-managing and ensuring documentation of goal-focused outings, hours served, contacts with families, teachers, youth, and others.

Your schedule will be non-traditional, typically around 11 am-7 pm, with some Saturdays and evenings. Mentors serve their youth in person in the community within a 30-mile radius of Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach male youth life skills such as avoiding risky behavior, attaining skills for safety and independence, and regulating school attendance.
• Provide long-term mentorship to 8-12 male youth in various settings.
• Build relationships with caregivers and partners to provide resources and referrals.
• Document goal-focused outings, hours served, and contacts with families, teachers, and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 1 year experience working with children or Associate’s degree and minimum 3 years’ experience working with children.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong relational skills.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as required by the department.
• Must pass a drug screening test and an extensive background check.

Qualifications

You’re the right fit for the Professional Mentor position if:

• You have a passion for working with youth and adolescents.
• You enjoy making an impact on the lives of others.
• You value Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year plus 10 paid holidays.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance options.
• 401K Match.
• Education Reimbursement.
• Referral Bonus.
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service.
• Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans.
• Paid time off for volunteering in the community.
• Free EAP services.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles.
• Multiple opportunities for growth.

Pay

Starting pay range: $18.75-$19.71 hourly.

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify and Diana Screen for Florida locations.