Are you compassionate and caring? Are you looking for a rewarding career in Mental Health & Human Services? Apply today to join an amazing team, dedicated to advocating the health & well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is looking to fill a per diem Community Based Youth Mentor position.

The Youth Mentor will work directly with clients ages 7 to 18 to provide mentoring and advocacy services. In addition to being a positive role model for clients, the Youth Mentor is expected to assist clients in the realization of short and long-term goals that can be pursued and accomplished throughout the mentor-client relationship.  When necessary, the Youth Mentor will attend official meetings involving the client and institutions such as but not limited to: the Department of Social Services, the Department of Probation and Parole and School meetings. 

Position Type: Per Diem

Pay Range: $19.00-$20.00 per hour

Work Location: 713 Union St., Hudson, NY 12534 

Shift Schedule: (Hours will Vary) After school 3:00pm-8:00pm, Mon-Fri and weekends depending on program and youth needs.

Job Duties: 

• Make a one-year commitment to mentoring.
• Schedule weekly meetings with youth up to 5 hours per week.
• Attend all trainings as required.
• Attend all necessary staff and supervision meetings.
• Document all work in the community with assigned youth.
• Notify the Program Coordinator if unable to keep my weekly mentoring session.
• Engage in the relationship with an open mind.
• Accept assistance from mentee’s teacher and/or school support staff.
• Keep discussions with my mentee confidential, unless the child’s safety or well-being is at risk or suspected child abuse.
• Ask program support of Program Director when assistance is needed, do not understanding something or have difficulty with my mentoring relationship.
• Notify the Program Coordinator of any significant change in mentee.
• Refrain from contacting or seeing mentee outside of the established parameters and supervised sites where the program takes place.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalency, some college education preferred.

• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience working with Youth.
• Must have proficiency and adaptability with computer software and web-based systems with the aptitude to learn additional systems quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of urban, suburban and rural cultures and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Regular and steady attendance is a requirement for all positions.

Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 

All offers are contingent upon successful Statewide Central Registry (SCR), fingerprint clearance and possession of a valid NYS driver’s license with a MVR eligible for agency insurance coverage.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant's sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, ancestry, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce.  

Benefits

Per Diem Benefits include Voluntary Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, and NYS paid sick leave. Plus, you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities."