Youth Mentor

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

burlington, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Documentation, Driver's License, High School Diploma, Mentoring, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Tracking, Reimbursement, Retirement Plan, Risk, Spanish Language, Writing Skills
LOCATION
burlington, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. a national non-profit is seeking a friendly and dedicated Mentor to join our team. As a mentor you will play a vital role in supporting and guiding young individuals, empowering them to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Status: Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: This hourly, part-time position serves as a positive role model, offering guidance, support, and encouragement to young individuals and their families throughout Burlington County, building meaningful relationships, the Mentor helps youths overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their personal and academic goals.

Applicants must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as positive role models for youth in the community, school, and home settings.

  • Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy service for assigned participants and their families.
  • Develop service plans using a strength-based approach and the wraparound model.
  • Provide one-on-one and group mentoring to young individuals and their families.
  • Act as a supportive and dependable role model, foster trust and open communication.
  • Maintain documentation of mentoring activities and track progress.

Availability: Flexible schedule during the day, evenings, and some weekends.

Hourly Rate: $18.00 per hour

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED is required.
  • Experience in community work and familiarity with community resources
  • Experience working with at-risk youth in a mentoring or educational capacity a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage is required.
  • Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available:

  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Direct Deposit
  • Activity reimbursement
  • Flexible hours

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

About the Company

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Youth Advocate Programs Inc

YAP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization exclusively committed to the provision of community-based alternatives to out-of-home care through direct service, advocacy and policy change.

Since our founding in 1975, our expertise and passion have been in serving deep-end, multi-need and cross-system youth and families, though we have success across a continuum of needs and challenges. We provide safe, cost-effective services to youth and families involved in numerous systems, including the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Education and Adult Systems. 

We serve over 13,000 families a year in more than 100 programs across 21 states and the District of Columbia in rural, suburban and urban areas including 25 major metro areas. Since our beginning in 1975, 100% of our programming occurs in the home communities of the people we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Legal Services
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.yapinc.org