Youth Mentor Part Time (6596)

About the role

LSF envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is looking for a talented Youth Mentor who want to make an impact in the lives of at risk youth in our male and female group homes. We are looking for people who are willing to work with challenging behaviors while having the ability to make an impact in the youth's lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive environment for youth.
• Assist children with preparing and eating meals, taking baths, maintaining hygiene, administering medication, and performing other daily routine tasks.
• Transport individual and groups of children for appointments or field trips outside the facility.
• Provide daily security and up-keep of facility.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and participate in daily recreational and social activities, including outdoor programs and physical exercise.
• Consult and communicate with shift leaders, supervisors and professional staff concerning behavior issues and the needs of children.
• As directed, participate in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans.
• Participate in various in-service training sessions and attend staff meetings.
• Assign and supervise chores in addition to performing light housekeeping duties such as making beds and cleaning laundry, to ensure that the children’s residential setting is neat, clean, and orderly.
• Intervene and respond to critical incidents and emergency situations.
• Document incidents in the logbook as well as on the appropriate forms.
• Assist with the initial intakes and discharge of youth.
• Document in the logbook as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Conduct group meetings with youth to discuss issues and address concerns.
• Provide instruction on appropriate behaviors and independent living skills.
• Observe and document the behavior, development and needs of children.
• Maintain daily