Mentor

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

1d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is seeking a per diem Community Based Youth Mentor to work directly with clients ages 7 to 18. This role involves providing mentoring and advocacy services, acting as a positive role model, and assisting clients in achieving their short and long-term goals. The Youth Mentor will also attend official meetings involving the client and institutions such as the Department of Social Services, the Department of Probation and Parole, and school meetings when necessary.

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.
All offers are contingent upon successful Statewide Central Registry (SCR), fingerprint clearance and 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.
Notify the Program Coordinator if unable to keep my weekly mentoring session.
Engage in the relationship with an open mind.
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.
Ask program support of Program Director when assistance is needed, do not understanding something or have difficulty with my mentoring relationship.
Notify the Program Coordinator of any significant change in mentee.
Refrain from contacting or seeing mentee outside of the established parameters and supervised sites where the program takes place.