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Progressive Community Outreach

Therapeutic Mentor

Pay: $44,720/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Poquoson, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/15/2026

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What they do

A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$40,403 / year median in Virginia

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Therapeutic Mentor Progressive Community Outreach - 4.1 Poquoson, VA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20 - $23 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Driver's License Experience working with children Driving Mentoring Implementing behavioral health therapy programs Evidence-based interventions in treatment planning Working with adult populations Behavior intervention plans (BIP) implementation Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Therapeutic Mentors provide direct care services to individuals in our programs whom have exhibited a need for behavioral support, skills training, and goal oriented interventions designed to assist with pro-social skills development for youth, or with family-centered parenting skills for adults and families. Our team implements behavioral activities in the home, school and community settings. Mentors are expected to take the lead in supporting youth and families through ongoing one-on-one, and/or group services.

Their role is to:

Serve as a positive role model and support partner Provide effective guidance and skill building techniques Build positive relationship by planning and participating in activities together Build self-esteem and encourage personal motivation for youth and adults Assist in goal-setting and set objectives for goal attainment Advocate for youth and their family

Team Requirements:

Be at least 18 years old Have experience with adolescent youth and/or families Attend required training sessions Ability to deliver effective, evidence-based, behavioral interventions applicable to individual service plans Be able to adhere to all program policies and procedures Be dependable and adhere to time commitments Be able to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity reports, and plan and implement interventions that align with mentee objectives and goals Be available to work with mentees a minimum of three days a week, including after school hours and weekends Be willing to travel up to 50 miles; licensed driver in good standing Have a clean criminal history

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road