Mentor at People Places, Inc. – Charlottesville, Virginia

People Places is actively recruiting a part-time Youth Mentor for our community-based Prevention Services Unit. Our ideal candidate is a dedicated and compassionate individual who is eager to make a positive impact in their community and in the lives of children and teens. A Youth Mentor is entrusted with building professional, strengths-based mentoring relationships that foster confidence, resilience, and positive growth. Through structured, community-based support and positive role modeling, Youth Mentors help young people develop life skills, strengthen communication and problem-solving abilities, and work toward individualized goals identified by their treatment team.

At this time, we have a particular need for male mentors to help meet the needs and preferences of some of the youth we currently serve.

If you have a passion for empowering youth, building meaningful professional relationships, and working collaboratively with an interprofessional team to support positive outcomes, this may be the opportunity you are looking for.

What People Places can offer:

? The opportunity to work within an agency with a long track record of providing quality services to our community.

? A supportive work environment where your strengths are valued and the opportunity to develop new skills is provided.

? Flexible, part-time hours that meet client’s needs and your own schedule.

? Competitive pay, negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Starting at $18/hour.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Youth Mentors establish supportive, strengths-based mentoring relationships with youth and related stakeholders, grounded in trust and respect, while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide consistent face-to-face mentoring and communication with youth and related stakeholders, including organizing community outings collaboratively with youth, typically once a week (most cases are funded for 20–25 hours per month), supporting the achievement of individualized goals identified by the treatment team within approved service hours and timeframes.
• Maintain timely, thorough, and professional records and documentation, including case notes and progress updates.
• Participate in team meetings, monthly individual and group supervision, and ongoing training to support professional development and youth progress.
• Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities and adhere to all agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications and skills:

? Associates degree or high school diploma or equivalent plus appropriate training and experience.

? Experience working in the community with youth from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

? Experience working with children and teens who have experienced trauma.

? Excellent written and oral communication skills to objectively track and report data.

? Strong interpersonal and time management skills.

? The ability to function well within interdisciplinary treatment teams.

? Dedication to the principles of service, social justice, integrity, and the inherent dignity and worth of every person.

? Reliable form of transportation to visit and transport clients within the surrounding area

? The availability to spend several hours each week with each family.

? Background Check Required

Equal Employment Opportunity

People Places, Inc. (the “Agency.”) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Agency complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is expressly prohibited. Improper interference with the ability of Agency employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Please submit the following with your application:

? A cover letter to summarize why you are interested and relevant experience.

? A resume