Youth Mentor Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Youth Mentor Gulf Coast Social Services – 3.4 Metairie, LA Job Details Part-time $12 – $13 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Paid training Flexible schedule Qualifications Childcare Working with people with disabilities Writing skills High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Experience with children Mentoring Trade school Entry level Full Job Description Job description Gulf Coast Social Services’ Short-term Respite Program is currently looking for Youth Mentors to make a difference in children’s lives by providing weekly face-to-face visits and recreational outings with assigned at-risk youth in the New Orleans metropolitan area. Great for additional income and you can set your own schedule according to the youth’s availability. The Youth Mentor works to develop and maintain positive relationships with assigned clients and their families, mental health professionals, and other members of the youth team while helping youth to make progress toward individualized goals. The goal is for Youth Mentors to help the youth in our community to stabilize their living environment while giving their parents or guardians a much-needed break to take care of their own needs.

Requirements:

At least 23 years-old with a High School Diploma/GED (or verifiable work experience with people with disabilities) A valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation Subject to background checks Subject to drug and TB testing A sincere interest in working with and helping youth reach their maximum potential Good reading and writing skills Patience, empathy, dependability, and the ability to teach/mentor Must be able to document progress or regression with the client Must be able to complete new hire online training (training is paid) Additional info: Position pays $12 hr+ Shifts may be in the day, during nights or weekends (flexible according to availability) Mileage and expense reimbursement provided Great for part-timers and teachers.

How to apply:

You can fill out an application online through our Indeed link, request to have an application e-mailed to you by calling us at (504) 831-6561, or you may come fill out an application at our office in person at the following address: (You are welcome to upload a resume, but still need to fill out the application) Gulf Coast Social Services 2400 Edenborn Ave. Metairie, LA 70001 Anytime between: 8:30 am – 4:15 pm (Please keep in mind, it will take approximately 30 minutes to complete the application.) For additional information, please call (504) 481-5099 and mention that you are calling about our Indeed youth mentor ad.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$12.00 – $13.00

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Do you have either a high school diploma, a GED or a Trade School Diploma in the area of human services, or can you demonstrate competency or have verifiable work experience in providing support to people with disabilities?

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$12.00 – $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person