Mentor

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties•Hudson, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you compassionate and caring? Are you looking for a rewarding career in Mental Health & Human Services? Apply today to join an amazing team, dedicated to advocating the health & well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is looking to fill a per diem Community Based Youth Mentor position. The Youth Mentor will work directly with clients ages 7 to 18 to provide mentoring and advocacy services. In addition to being a positive role model for clients, the Youth Mentor is expected to assist clients in the realization of short and long-term goals that can be pursued and accomplished throughout the mentor-client relationship. When necessary, the Youth Mentor will attend official meetings involving the client and institutions such as but not limited to: the Department of Social Services, the Department of Probation and Parole and School meetings.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalency.
Must be self-motivated.
Must have excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with Youth.
Must have proficiency and adaptability with computer software and web-based systems with the aptitude to learn additional systems quickly and efficiently.
Ability to work with a diverse population of urban, suburban and rural cultures and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Regular and steady attendance is a requirement for all positions.
Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license with a MVR eligible for agency insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Some college education preferred.

Responsibilities

Make a one-year commitment to mentoring.
Schedule weekly meetings with youth up to 5 hours per week.
Attend all trainings as required.
Attend all necessary staff and supervision meetings.
Document all work in the community with assigned youth.
Accept assistance from mentee’s teacher and/or school support staff.
Keep discussions with my mentee confidential, unless the child’s safety or well-being is at risk or suspected child abuse.
Refrain from contacting or seeing mentee outside of the established parameters and supervised sites where the program takes place.