Youth Mentor Lead (6643)

Lutheran Services Florida • Loxahatchee, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

LSF is seeking a talented Youth Mentor Lead who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. This is an intermediary position with the responsibility of insuring quality care. The individual holding this position monitors daily activities and provides additional support to Youth Mentors. Duties also include informing the House Coordinator of programmatic issues on a daily basis. This is a direct service delivery position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Two years experience working with youth in an organized/structured setting preferred or at the discretion of Supervisor/Manager.
• Must have good organization, written, and verbal skills.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgement are essential.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, co-workers, and the general public.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and Insurance

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily activities of Youth Mentors in their essential functions.
• Carries a telephone on a rotation basis.
• Both detect and envision potential safety and security hazards to youth in residence, subsequently making recommendations and implementing corrective actions as appropriate or required.
• As directed, participates in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans.
• Assists with day-to-day maintenance of the facility in conjunction with the House Coordinator.
• Assists with ensuring 24-hour direct care staff coverage in conjunction with the Shelter Services Manager.
• Screens clients, conducts initial intakes, and administer client satisfaction surveys as directed.
• Coordinates and assists with youth intakes and orientation during Intake process.
• Participates in the training of Youth Mentors.
• Maintains monthly statistical reports in coordination with the House Coordinator.
• Supervises youth as needed.
• Supervises and schedules maintenance and upkeep of the group home van.
• Performs related work as required and as directed by the House Coordinator.
• Provide direct supervision of Youth Mentor staff and emergency house coverage as needed in emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED