Mentor (Part-Time)

pDescription/ppWe 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./ppbr//ppIn 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./ppbr//ppBenefits 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)./ppbr//ppstrongStatus: /strongNon-exempt/ppbr//ppstrongWorking Conditions:/strong Works with youth and families in the family home or in the community./ppPresbyterian 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./ppbr//ppstrongPosition Summary:/strong 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./ppbr//ppstrongShifts: Mornings or Afternoons/strong/ppbr//ppstrongEssential Job Functions/strong/pulliProvide direct mentoring services to youth and families assigned to the program./liliDevelop, implement, and ensure quality of mentoring service components in accordance with the youth’s treatment plan./liliProvide clients assigned services within the time frame targeted for those services and documentation to PCHAS-MO necessary to complete billing (service delivery, outcomes, and plan for future sessions) in a manner consistent with program goals and agency standards./liliUtilize mentoring review meetings and training opportunities for personal and professional growth./liliEnsure physical and public safety standards for youth are maintained during mentoring sessions/activities./liliCommunicate youth progress and needs to appropriate team members on a regular basis./li/ulpRequirements/ppMentors 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./ppbr//ppstrongSkills/strong/ppAbility 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./ppbr//ppstrongEquipment to be Used/strong/ppMust be able to operate computer with agency approved software and other office machines such as fax, calculator, telephone, and so on./ppbr//ppstrongTypical Physical Demands/strong/ppRequires prolonged standing and walking; bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 25 pounds./ppbr//ppstrongTypical Mental Demands/strong/ppMust 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./ppbr//ppstrongOther Requirements/strong/pulliHold a valid Missouri Class E driver’s license, have and maintain a risk-free driving record./liliUndergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and child care/eldercare disqualification list screenings as conducted by the emMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services/em utilizing the emFamily Care Safety Registry./em/liliUpon request, must submit fingerprints for review by the emMissouri Highway Patrol/em and emFederal Bureau of Investigation./em/liliUndergo a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical with the results showing no evidence of communicable disease./liliBe trained and certified, and re-certified as scheduled, in emAmerican Red Cross/em First Aid and CPR./liliBe trained in the use of an AED (automated external defibrillator)./liliBe trained and re-trained, as scheduled, and demonstrate approved competencies in emSAMA/em (verbal de-escalation and physical safe containment course)./li/ulpstrongChristian Commitment/strong/ppPresbyterian 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./p