Volunteer - House Mentor for Transitional Living Program (Dover)

Waypoint•Dover, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Waypoint's Transitional Living Program (TLP) is seeking a volunteer Live-In (on site) House Mentor  in Dover, NH to provide positive mentorship and support to young adults, between the ages of 18-21. This volunteer opportunity would require an average of 10-12 hours of support each week, but would provide a rent free room in the house. If you have a passion for today's youth and feel you would be a great role model for struggling young adults, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in some young lives in a positive way! You can be the reason for a better future. All of our programs at Waypoint are affirming of all types of human beings. Additionally, our programs are supported by Waypoint's commitment to justice, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB). We encourage house mentors to be creative, unique, and dynamic, providing a hands-on and interactive approach to support residents. We strongly encourage applicants to apply who have experience working with at-risk youth and young adults who have been faced with trauma, adversity, foster care involvement, incarceration, and mental health. A huge plus if you come with an understanding of Positive Youth Development and Adolescent/Young Adult Development. This is an Excellent Volunteer Opportunity for Graduate Students.

Requirements

Will commit to at least six months - one year as a mentor
Must be at least 21 years old
Must be at a stable place of employment and/or in school
Professional and/or personal experience preferred but not required
Strong understanding of confidentiality and the ability to protect private client information
Ability to pass a criminal background check with no history of abuse, neglect or exploitation

Nice To Haves

experience working with at-risk youth and young adults who have been faced with trauma, adversity, foster care involvement, incarceration, and mental health
understanding of Positive Youth Development and Adolescent/Young Adult Development

Responsibilities

Will commit to ongoing learning and training opportunities/asking questions/seeking support when needed
Inform TLP Manager of any schedule change requests.
Will attend TLP team and House Mentor meetings throughout the year
Maintain a positive perspective on young people and have a passion for working with in-risk youth
Will work collaboratively with the care coordinator to meet program and resident needs (like putting away orders and notifying care coordinator when supplies are low etc.)
Conduct and Provide feedback for weekly room checks and chore checks
Host pro-social events based on house needs and young people's feedback
Spend intentional and equitable time in community spaces within the program to promote rapport and safety
Must have the ability to set and maintain strong boundaries
Must be willing to support a alcohol/substance-free home.
Act as a problem-solving liaison between a young person, the program, and other residents; conduct roommate mediations [https://waypointnh.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/tl/EZmfuzbYXCNAo0ywbvwA8cEBocNPzlESSVfxQcC2CrCjNw?e=CBw1bW] on a case-by-case basis
Will receive a quarterly stipend of $150, if all duties and responsibilities are being met
House Mentors will be supported and supervised by the TLP Manager and Care Coordinator.