Part Time Youth Mentor- Morning Shift (T, Th, Sat)

Job Description

Job Description

Make a Difference in the Life of a Young Person

Maple Lake Academy is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and responsible Part-Time Youth Mentor to join our team. Youth Mentors play an important role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for the young people we serve.

This position is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys working with youth, can build positive relationships, and is able to provide consistency, encouragement, and support while following the treatment plan established by our clinical team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be 21 years of age or older to drive company vehicles
• Acceptable driving record
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check upon accepting an offer
• Dependable and reliable
• Able to receive, understand, and carry out instructions
• Genuine desire to support and care for youth

Key Responsibilities

As a Youth Mentor, you will:

• Provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for clients
• Build positive relationships and serve as a consistent, positive role model
• Implement therapeutic interventions and strategies identified by the treatment team
• Provide structure, guidance, and appropriate supervision throughout the shift
• Help clients develop healthy time-management skills and complete activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Help youth process and appropriately express their feelings and emotions
• Observe and monitor client behavior and accurately document/chart observations
• Transport students to and from appointments, activities, and other approved outings using company vehicles
• Attend weekly shift meetings
• Participate in company training opportunities, with a minimum training requirement of at least one training each quarter

What We Are Looking For :

We are looking for someone who is patient, dependable, observant, compassionate, and consistent . The right person understands that small, positive interactions can make a significant difference in a young person's life.

If you are someone who can provide structure while also showing empathy, follow through on responsibilities, work as part of a team, and genuinely care about helping youth succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Schedule: 

• Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 6:45AM to 3:00PM and one Sunday shift every other week
• Part-Time 

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• 21 years or older (to be able to drive company vehicles)
• Acceptable Driving Record
  
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check upon accepting an offer

Great opportunity for someone looking for experience working in psychology, social work or education.