Youth Mentor

Lutheran Services Florida • Royal Palm Beach, FL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking dedicated Youth Mentors to join their team, focusing on supporting at-risk youth within male group homes. This role involves working with challenging behaviors and making a significant positive impact on the lives of adolescents. The position requires a direct service delivery approach, reporting to the Youth Care Supervisor. Responsibilities include supervising residents, ensuring a safe and secure environment, and transporting/accompanying residents on outside activities. The group home serves adolescent males with aggressive behaviors, often impacted by abuse, neglect, and trauma. This challenging role offers the opportunity to be a mentor and make a difference.

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 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 routines including meals, hygiene, and medication administration.
• Transport individuals and groups of adolescents for appointments or field trips.
• Provide daily security and up-keep of the facility.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and participate in daily recreational and social activities.
• Consult and communicate with shift leaders, supervisors, and professional staff regarding behavior issues and resident needs.
• Participate in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans as directed.
• Participate in in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
• Assign and supervise chores and perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a neat and orderly living environment.
• Interview and respond to critical incidents and emergencies, documenting them appropriately.
• Assist with the initial intakes and discharge of youth.
• Document activities in the logbook as per 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 external agencies and the public by providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED