Join the YES Squad Youth Empowerment Services Mentor PART-TIME

Pathway Caring for Children • Canton, OH

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About The Position

Join the YES Squad and help kids thrive emotionally and socially. Do you enjoy getting creative, playing games, or simply being a positive role model? If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we want to meet you! Pathway Caring for Children is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and reliable Youth Empowerment Services mentor to join our mission-driven team in Wayne County, Ohio. This part-time opportunity offers flexible scheduling-perfect for students, future social workers, or professionals looking to give back.

What You'll Do: Provide 1:1 behavioral and emotional support to children and teens Facilitate fun and therapeutic activities like crafts, games, nature walks, or community outings Teach and reinforce essential life skills: socialization, conflict resolution, coping, and emotional regulation Support family respite by engaging youth in meaningful, growth-focused experiences Document visits accurately and maintain professional standards and confidentiality

Requirements

• At least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and safe, reliable transportation
• A heart for working with youth who face emotional or behavioral challenges
• Culturally aware, dependable, and team-oriented with excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience preferred in social work, childcare, education, or behavioral health
• Availability during after-school hours and weekends

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavioral and emotional support to children and teens
• Facilitate fun and therapeutic activities like crafts, games, nature walks, or community outings
• Teach and reinforce essential life skills: socialization, conflict resolution, coping, and emotional regulation
• Support family respite by engaging youth in meaningful, growth-focused experiences
• Document visits accurately and maintain professional standards and confidentiality

Benefits

• Mission-Focused Work - Help children and families discover their strength and resilience
• Flexible Hours - Create a schedule that works for you
• Training Provided - We'll equip you with the tools and support for success
• Growth Potential - Opportunity to transition into full-time behavioral health roles
• Positive Work Culture - Guided by our 7 Core Values: Love, Recognize, Respect, Security, Success, Responsibility, and Personal Involvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed