Mentor (Part-Time)
Company: Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
We are committed to supporting at risk children and families
providing them with tools and resources to help prevent children
from experiencing child abuse, neglect and abandonment. We are a
Christian agency that believes in living our mission, we provide
Christ-centered care and support to children and families in
need.
In response to this community-wide challenge, Presbyterian
Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS), provides 14 programs and
services in 28 locations, in Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana, which
provide children with permanent homes and adults with increased
self-sufficiency. This is accomplished by the agency's commitment
to "The PCHAS Way" which inspires the agency to be
strength-focused, family-centered, and goal driven with every
client.
Benefits of serving children and families in need through PCHAS
include competitive salaries, flex work schedules, paid time off,
medical, dental and vision insurance options, voluntary life
insurance options, paid holidays, and a very generous retirement
plan (after one year of service and working 1,000 hours the agency
matches an employee 200% up to a 3% retirement contribution).
Status: Non-exempt
Working Conditions: Works with youth and families in the family
home or in the community.
Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services is a faith-based
Christian organization. We provide Christ-centered care and support
to children and families in need. We strive to serve like Jesus. We
meet our clients where they are and treat them with respect. We
focus on our clients' strengths rather than their problems. And we
encourage our clients to focus on their future rather than their
past. When we do this well, we help our clients find hope and know
the love of God.
Position Summary: The purpose of the Mentor is to further implement
specific treatment plan goals with assigned at-risk youth. The
Mentor will work directly with youth and team members to ensure
appropriate mentoring components are being delivered and that the
quality of services meets agency and accreditation standards.
Shifts: Mornings or Afternoons
Essential Job Functions
Mentors shall possess a high school diploma. Bachelor's degree in
social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related human
services field preferred. Upon employment, must pursue continuing
education and/or in-service training required for this position.
Must be at least age 21; prior childcare experience preferred.
Skills
Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with
children displaying behavioral and emotional problems; an ability
to maintain an appropriate balance between being authoritative and
supportive; an ability to not take children's negative comments or
behaviors personally; possess teaching skills to positively impact
targeted youth, and must be able to make sound decisions in crisis
situations and under pressure. Personal maturity is an extremely
important attribute. Must be able to communicate effectively,
verbally and in writing.
Equipment to be Used
Must be able to operate computer with agency approved software and
other office machines such as fax, calculator, telephone, and so
on.
Typical Physical Demands
Requires prolonged standing and walking; bending and reaching. May
require lifting up to 25 pounds.
Typical Mental Demands
Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make
effective decisions under pressure, Must be willing to interact
positively with children displaying inappropriate behaviors and
having angry/ hostile outbursts. Must be able to interact with
youth and team members from various ethnic groups in a culturally
competent and professional manner.
Other Requirements
Christian Commitment
Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services is a faith-based
Christian organization. We provide Christ-centered care and support
to children and families in need. We strive to serve like Jesus. We
meet our clients where they are and treat them with respect. We
focus on our clients' strengths rather than their problems. And we
encourage our clients to focus on their future rather than their
past. When we do this well, we help our clients find hope and know
the love of God.
Keywords: Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services, St. Louis , Mentor (Part-Time), Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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