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Make a Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about helping children grow and thrive? As a Youth Mentor Specialist, you'll guide and support youth in our care, teaching essential life skills while maintaining a positive, nurturing environment. Your role will be vital in shaping their future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement daily schedules and routines
• Mentor youth through life skill-building activities
• Provide structure, supervision, and positive role modeling

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years working with children (residential experience preferred)
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and clean background

Available Shifts:

• 7 AM - 7 PM
• 7 PM - 7 AM

Why Morningstar?

Join a team where you can truly make an impact! Our campus features a gym, pool, playground, nature trails, and more. We serve youth ages 12-21 with dual diagnoses, many of whom have experienced abuse or neglect, and we help them transition to more independent environments.

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

Pay: $17.00/hour

The Advocate Counselor supports New Directions Secondary School in The Bronx; a 9th - 12th grade transfer school. The Advocate Counselor focuses on supporting students who are struggling academically, behaviorally, and who have a history of poor attendance. The Advocate Counselor provides supportive mentoring services, including but not limited to: attendance outreach, home visits, classroom support, crisis intervention, and individual and small group social-emotional support in partnership with the school staff to support students in reaching their academic and social emotional goals. The Advocate Counselor position is a 10-month position (September – June), 40 hours per week, and will be supervised by the Site Manager. The hourly range for this role is $22.50-$25.50

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Responsible for maintaining and managing all related data.
• Expected to attend Wediko, NY at The Home and LTW Professional Development opportunities.
• Milieu supports arrivals and dismissals, transitions, and lunch time
• Responsible for a caseload of students, including maintaining attendance and educational progress, providing students and families with continuous feedback and resources to meet the needs and ensure academic success
• Provides individual and group mentoring to students on a weekly basis
• Conducts daily student attendance outreach
• Provides outreach to students and their families, including phone calls, written correspondence, and home visits (home visits always conducted in pairs)
• Facilitates communication between students, families, and school staff
• Completes required documentation, including Dr. Cloud notes, in a timely manner
• Provides crisis support, conflict mediation and social-emotional support
• Completes regular assessments and provides resource referrals in support of school-based services (with support of the site manager)
• Ensures student exposure to further education opportunities (high school and college); build college and career readiness skills
• Participates in staff meetings and staff development opportunities
• Collaborates on transdisciplinary team of Wediko and school staff to create individualized plans to support student progress
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required (for college visits, school events, etc.)

• Bachelor’s Degree; social science degrees strongly preferred
• 1+ years' experience providing direct services in school-based or residential program
• Strong communication (verbal and written with proficiency in English) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner
• Commitment to working from a strengths-based perspective
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development, proven use of supervision to improve practice
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as some weekends/evenings
• Bilingual English and Spanish required

We are so excited that you’re interested in joining our squad as a mentor, which we call a Big Brother or Big Sister ! We operate a one-to-one mentoring program where one volunteer is matched with one child (ages 8-17 living in Cuyahoga County) in a community-based program where matches do activities in the community together.

We're still here and we need you!

Watch our video to learn more: It Takes Little to Be Big

• Current Rio Rancho Public Schools high school student with a valid driver's license.
• Must maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA

• Assist with supervising elementary-aged students in the S.A.F.E. program;
• Maintain a safe and structured environment during program hours;
• Meet with S.A.F.E. Program Coordinator on a consistent basis;
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures;
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as school board and S.A.F.E policies.
• Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations;
• Employee may be assigned other duties based on the needs of the district during the term of employment.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be a Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) through the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or register as a CRM within 90 days of hire.
• Be certified as a Peer Delivered Service Provider through the Oregon Health Authority or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Have previous or current lived experience as a mental health treatment consumer, and/or support a family member with experience as a mental health treatment consumer, as defined by OAR .
• Must be in recovery from substance use dependence and meet minimum years of recovery per current MHACBO requirements.
• Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver's License, maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business office for meetings and/or trainings.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536 to 181.537, and in accordance with OAR to .
  
  

• Meet regularly with consumers; train consumers in independent living skills and model same behaviors; provide feedback or other documentation as necessary.
• Document encounters with consumers using an electronic health record system. Access and use Agency email system and Intranet to remain updated on Agency functions and department communications.
• Advocate on behalf of consumers and promote self-advocacy; maintain consumer networks in the community; conduct outreach activities in local communities.
• Communicate with treatment team about problems or concerns; participate in ongoing support network with other Peer Support Specialists. Participate in team meetings with other MCCFL staff.
• Coordinate and facilitate oversight of outings/activities. Facilitate group planning of activity; ensure the group is in agreement. Accompany group on outings; ensure safety; provide transportation as required and appropriate.
• Provide coverage for other Peer Support Specialists if required.
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed.
• Complete specialized training and certification and register on the Oregon Health Authority Traditional Health Worker registry.
• Use agency vehicles to travel within the community, provide transportation for clients, and drive between business offices in order to complete essential responsibilities and attend required meetings and/or trainings.
• Regular and reliable attendance; professional communication with all contacts; maintain confidentiality.
• Position-Specific Essential Responsibilities of the Certified Recovery Mentor for the Youth SUD program (This position may include any of the above-mentioned general responsibilities plus the following):
• Work closely with youth and young adult clients experiencing substance use disorder; facilitate groups with youth and train in recovery and sober support skills, and model same behaviors.
• Research, implement, and facilitate community and agency-based groups; create and distribute group information materials.
• Maintain youth-appropriate recovery-based networks in the community.
• Provide coverage for other Children and Family Services department staff as needed.
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with other substance use professional staff.
  
  

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 95% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees only. Low deductible plans for family coverage through PEBB
• PERS Retirement Contribution
• 11 Holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• 10 vacation days a year for non-exempt employees
• 12 sick days a year
• Education reimbursement and loan forgiveness- HRSA!
  
  

• Application review
• Questionnaire (if additional information is needed)
• Panel Interview
• Possible second-round panel interview
• Conditional Offer
• DMV Record Review, if the position requires driving
• 10 Panel Drug Screen (Although recreational marijuana use is legal in the state of Oregon, you will not be considered for this position if you’re unable to pass a pre-employment drug screening due to federal regulations.)
• Criminal History check through Orchards BCU
• Reference check
• Licensure Primary Source Verification
  

Administer the OJJDP grant by creating a sense of belonging for youth and offer multiple opportunities to promote their social and emotional well-being. Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided in within a specific program area, such as Education, Special Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.

Mentorship

· Case management

· Recruitment of volunteer mentor

· Weekly and daily documentation of engagement

· Willingness to engage in professional meetings

Prepare Youth for Success

· Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

· promote and stimulate program participation;

· register new members and participate in their club orientation process

· Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation

· Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.

· Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.

· Complete all necessary documentation, including member participation, pre and post testing scores, program evaluations, accident reports, etc.

· Maintain appearance of Club facilities and equipment by compiling daily, weekly and/or periodic cleaning and maintenance assignments.

Supervision

· Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly branch staff meetings.

· Maintain communication with Program Director and other staff members regarding concerns/issues.

1. May participate in special programs and/or events.

2. May be required to drive Club van.

Youth Development Professional

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems upon request.

• Knowledge of youth development.

• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.

• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

• Valid State Driver’s License if operating Club vehicles.

Please evaluate and describe any physical skills, abilities or working conditions that are required to perform the essential duties of this position, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

San Diego County Office of Education PASS (Promoting Achievement and Student Success) AmeriCorps Program. PASS AmeriCorps is a mentoring and leadership program for at-promise youth in gang impacted neighborhoods at various school sites in San Diego County for youth grades 3-12 and are looking for 35 full-time members to provide prevention/intervention services in partnering schools. In collaboration with the school, PASS AmeriCorps focuses on improving academics, school engagement, and attendance by providing meaningful mentoring relationships, 1:1 and small group character building sessions, academic assistance, a safe space for students, and by fostering a positive school climate through monthly school wide engagement projects. Program goals are designed to engage participating students and strives to empower youth to reach their fullest potential by becoming positive leaders.

Members will serve individually or in pairs at one of 30 partnering schools in Oceanside, Vista, Valley Center, Escondido, Carlsbad, Spring Valley & San Diego. Members receive extensive orientation, ongoing support/coaching, weekly/monthly meetings, attend/serve at events with fellow AmeriCorps members, professional training on topics relevant to service, career development opportunities, and networking opportunities within the school site, PASS AmeriCorps program, San Diego County Office of Education, and with community partners; Looking for a mature, motivated, self-starters wanting to make a positive difference in the community and the lives of the students we serve.

Position details:

Full-time only

9-month (October 2025-June 2026)/1700-hour service term

Serving M-F before, during, and after school hours (10 hrs/day)

Some weeknight and weekend days.

Member Living Allowance: $3,333 per Month

**PASS AmeriCorps will also offer quarter-time positions, please contact us for more details.

Benefits:

Extensive orientation

Support/coaching

Ongoing professional training/networking

CalFresh/Health insurance benefits/childcare

Upon successful completion of service term, full-time members earn a $,395 Segal Educational Award and a 2,605 California For All Educational Award (CFA) (for a total of 10,000). Both educational awards are considered taxable income. Education Awards are contingent upon the final budget appropriation by the state of California and AmeriCorps. Members may use the education award to pay for current educational expenses at an eligible institution, to repay qualified student loans, or to do both.

Members who relocate for service may be eligible for a relocation reimbursement up to 300 upon successfully completing program clearance process and beginning service at their assigned school site.

Position availability is contingent upon the PASS AmeriCorps Program- SDCOE final grant award for FY 2025.

Qualifications:

22 years or older

Associate degree or higher

Car highly recommended with Driver's license & insurance

Preferred 1-2 years’ experience working with youth

Spanish-speaking a plus.

Complete SDCOE (San Diego County Office of Education) and AmeriCorps applications, fingerprinting/background check

For more information about the program, visit our website at or check out our ezine at PASS AmeriCorps Program Resources e-zine -

Please follow the link provided here to create your user account and submit your application:

If you're looking for a fun and exciting way to ignite a youth's potential, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County is just the organization you're looking for!

Community Based Program Overview:

Bigs and Littles in our Community-Based Mentoring Program spend quality time together in person. Activities vary based on the interests and schedules of the Bigs and Littles. Outings could include grabbing ice cream, going for a walk, attending a Badgers game, or hitting up the library, but at the end of the day the goal is for the Big and Little to build a strong and trusting relationship.

Requirements:

• 18 years or older
• Driver's License, access to transportation and auto insurance
• Able to commit to a minimum of one year

Time Commitment:

• 2-4 outings a month. ~1-3 hours/outing.