Job Overview
The Community Programs Mentor- Le Cirque provides goal-directed, highly structured mentoring services for assigned youth and is responsible for implementing each youth's service plan and assisting each youth in meeting his/her program goals. The role of the Community Programs Mentor- Le Cirque is to provide services aimed at preventing/reducing youth involvement in oppositional behavioral patterns and providing goal-directed, structured, academic tutoring, social skills building, recreational, and artistic expression in an after-school setting, during holidays from school, and during summer breaks to children residing in Terrebonne Parish.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop and maintain positive mentoring relationships, acting as a positive role model for youth through one-on-one outings that are gender and developmentally appropriate for each assigned youth, according to his/her interest. Youth shall be mentored and assisted with homework, career exploration, and relationship building, as described in the service plan.
- Provide face-to-face contact with assigned youth, in accordance with each youth's service plan, contract requirements, and programmatic policies and procedures.
- In collaboration with the youth's Multidisciplinary Team, develop a written service plan for each youth upon admission into the program and provide the youth with all required services and activities prescribed in the plan.
- Ensure all services are performed in accordance with established Agency, programmatic, contract, and licensing/regulatory requirements, procedures, and deadlines.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with assigned youth and their families.
- Ensure accurate documentation of assigned youth's records. Complete all documentation and reports in compliance with contract and programmatic requirements.
- Maintain youth records and ensure their safety and confidentiality. Abide by Agency policies on confidentiality.
- Maintain accurate and appropriate activity and travel logs, as prescribed by Agency and programmatic policies and procedures.
- Report assigned youth's progress and accomplishments in a timely manner, as required by programmatic policies and procedures.
- Appropriately report all suspected violations of an assigned youth's rights, including the infliction of abuse and neglect.
- Report all critical incidents in accordance with established reporting procedures as per program policies and procedures.
- Provide transportation for community outings outlined in their service plan, as required.
- Regular attendance is required, as scheduled.
Other Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and their family members; promote cooperative teamwork.
- Attend and participate in all scheduled training sessions for Mentors
- Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- High school diploma or equivalent with experience working with children. Teaching experience is preferable.
- Good verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Patience, empathy, dependability, and the ability to teach others.
- Represent the Agency in a professional manner.
- Maintain confidfentiality of all client information.
- A valid driver's license per Louisiana law, access to a reliable vehicle in safe operating condition with current registration and current liability insurance.
Gulf Coast Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Experience:
- Mentoring: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Houma, LA 70363 (Required)
Work Location: In person
