Youth Mentor

Lutheran Services Florida • Royal Palm Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking dedicated Youth Mentors to join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of at-risk youth in our male group homes. This role involves working directly with adolescents who exhibit challenging behaviors, providing them with support, guidance, and a safe environment. The position requires individuals who are comfortable working with teens impacted by abuse, neglect, and trauma, and who are motivated to mentor and positively influence these young lives. The schedule for this role is 10 PM to 6 AM.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalency completion certification required.
• Certified CPR/First Aide, and crisis intervention required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and proof of active insurance.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgment are essential.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, co-workers, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Human Service field preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth/at risk youth in an organized/structured setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive environment for youth.
• Assist adolescents with daily routine tasks such as preparing and eating meals, bathing, maintaining hygiene, and administering medication.
• Transport individuals and groups of adolescents for appointments or field trips outside the facility.
• Provide daily security and up-keep of the facility.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and participate in daily recreational and social activities, including outdoor programs and physical exercise.
• Consult and communicate with shift leaders, supervisors, and professional staff concerning behavior issues and the needs of the teens.
• Participate in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans as directed.
• Participate in various in-service training sessions and attend staff meetings.
• Assign and supervise chores and perform light housekeeping duties to ensure the residential setting is neat, clean, and orderly.
• Respond to critical incidents and emergencies, documenting them in the logbook and on appropriate forms.
• Assist with the initial intakes and discharge of youth, documenting as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Conduct group meetings with youth to discuss issues and address concerns.
• Provide instruction on appropriate behaviors and independent living skills.
• Observe and document the behavior, development, and needs of adolescents.
• Maintain daily written records and logs of observations and concerns about individual adolescents.
• Provide responsive, high-quality service to ChildNet, The Department of Children and Families, The Department of Juvenile Justice, The Courts, the School Board of Palm Beach County, and other representatives of outside agencies and members of the public.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED