Youth Mentor-OAHU (8 Hrs/wk)
About The Position
The Positive Pathways Youth Mentoring Program Mentor works under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and supports the Case Manager in delivering services to youth. This role provides guidance, encouragement, and positive role modeling to young people who are at risk of, or recovering from, substance use, involvement with the juvenile justice system, or other life challenges. Mentors play a vital role in helping participants build resilience, strengthen social and emotional skills, and achieve personal, academic, and recovery-related goals. Through supportive relationships and consistent engagement, mentors foster a safe, positive environment that promotes growth, accountability, confidence, and self-sufficiency. This position includes community-based mentoring activities, school visits, and office-based sessions. Flexibility is required, as some evening and weekend hours may be necessary to meet the needs of youth and their families. Ideal candidates are passionate about empowering youth, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people and their communities.
Requirements
- Up to and including high school education.
- Basic education sufficient to understand and follow standard practice or oral and written instructions.
- Ability to read and write, use simple arithmetic, keep simple records, or use simple office machines.
- Data entry/computer skills.
- Over six months, up to and including one year of experience.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Ability to understand and respond to youth with compassion and without judgment.
- Skill in forming positive, consistent, and supportive relationships with youth who may have experienced trauma or instability.
- Consistent presence and commitment to meeting regularly with mentees, even during setbacks.
- Ability to calmly and constructively address disagreements or emotional outbursts.
- Basic knowledge of risk factors, triggers, and the recovery process for youth affected by opioid or substance use.
- Awareness of how trauma affects behavior and learning, and how to respond with sensitivity.
- Understanding and respect for Hawaii’s diverse communities, including Native Hawaiian values.
- Knowledge of basic recordkeeping—session notes, attendance, and goal tracking.
- Valid Hawaii driver's license and a clear driver's abstract.
- Willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
- Subject to a criminal background investigation.
- Successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract mandated.
Responsibilities
- Provides guidance, encouragement, and positive role modeling to young people.
- Supports the Case Manager in delivering services to youth.
- Helps participants build resilience, strengthen social and emotional skills, and achieve personal, academic, and recovery-related goals.
- Fosters a safe, positive environment that promotes growth, accountability, confidence, and self-sufficiency.
- Engages in community-based mentoring activities, school visits, and office-based sessions.
- Maintains basic knowledge of risk factors, triggers, and the recovery process for youth affected by opioid or substance use.
- Responds with sensitivity to how trauma affects behavior and learning.
- Maintains basic recordkeeping, including session notes, attendance, and goal tracking.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Preventative health care paid time off
- Birthday floating holiday
- Volunteer floating holiday
- 16 Paid Holidays in a Year (17 in an Election Year)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans
- Out-out incentive
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
