Overnight Youth Mentor

Northwest Children's Home • Lewiston, ID

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About The Position

The Youth Mentor provides support to residents of the agency, maintains continuity in the daily schedule, and ensures residents’ safety at all times. The role requires effective and efficient communication with the treatment team and accurate, timely completion of required documentation.

Requirements

• Be at least 19 years of age at the time of hire.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have one year of experience working directly with children; two years of social services education may be substituted for the required experience.
• Pass required background checks.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide verification.
• Complete and maintain all training requirements under agency policy and procedures.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Be able to adapt to the needs of the organization.
• Be able to learn and operate required agency software and technology.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a Social Work-related field.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Paid experience working with children and/or youth in a group treatment orientation.
• Skills and ability to work successfully with the special needs of children in care.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to agency residents.
• Maintain continuity in the daily schedule.
• Ensure the safety of residents at all times.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with the treatment team.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

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