Youth Mentor (Life Skills & Resiliency): Schuylkill County

Youth Mentor (Life Skills & Resiliency) position working with at-risk youth to build life skills and resiliency, empowering them to find purpose and direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human services, social work, psychology, education, criminal justice, or related field AND one year of work experience working directly with youth
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in human services, social work, psychology, education, criminal justice, or related field AND a minimum of two years of work experience working directly with youth
• Valid driver's license with 2+ years of driving experience, no suspensions, reliable vehicle, and car insurance
• Willingness to drive throughout Schuylkill County during the workday to meet with clients
• Willingness to transport young adults in your vehicle as needed
• Ability to communicate well
• Ability to develop positive, creative and programmatic goals
• Ability to direct and prioritize own work and be adaptable
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility with working evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of juvenile justice and child welfare systems
• Knowledge of behavioral and mental illness
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 20 days PTO (vacation/sick), 7 agency holidays, 2 floating holidays
• Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Catastrophic Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (telehealth/in person)
• Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire
• College tuition discounts, Credit Union perks, retail discounts