Date posted: September 16, 2026

Pay:

$15.00 per hour 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 flexible scheduling. 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 $15 hr Shifts may be in the day, evenings, during nights or weekends (flexible) Mileage and expense reimbursement provided Great for college students, teachers and part-timers!

How to apply:

You can fill out an application online (you are welcome to upload a resume, but still need to fill out the application) through our Indeed link

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00 per hour

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 Types:

Full-time, Part-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

Pay:

$15.00 per hour Expected hours: 5.0 - 40.0 per week Application Question(s): We currently have youth located in Tangipahoa, Livingston, St. Tammany, Washington Parish and St Helena Parish. Are you willing to travel to any of those areas to service a youth? Do you have any experience as a mentor or working with youth?

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Willingness to travel: 75% (Required)

Work Location:

In person