Youth Support Specialist

About the role

Mentor Behavioral Health, a part of the Sevita family, provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Behavioral Health services to children, individuals and families. We believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Responsibilities

• Orient youth within our program by providing compassion, assistance with individual plans and supervision
• Provide guidance to each youth/teen in the areas of daily living, personal care, financial management, community/social integration, and/or job skills development
• Establish a therapeutic relationship focused on building relationships, direct support, and service delivery
• Organize and determine recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations
• Coordinate, organize, and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and life skills training
• Provide transportation to school, activities, and appointments
• Provide thorough proper documentation and notes in collaboration with team members

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with at least 3 years of verifiable experience working with Youth At-Risk
• OR 1 year of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Criminal Justice, or Psychology
• Experience providing service to teens ages 10–18 with emotional, medical, and behavioral disability required
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach

Benefits

• $19/hr
• Rewarding work impacting the lives of those you serve
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles