Pikes Peak Respite Services Hiring for Child/Youth Mentor Job at Colorado Full Time

www.pikespeakrespiteservices.com

Please look at our website for counties served. We are needing providers in Longmont, Boulder and Broomfield as well as other locations! Please consider joining our team!

Child and Youth Mentors are typically included in the wraparound process to align strategies, interventions, and supports for the child/youth and family to prevent the need for out of home placement. They may also be utilized in maintaining stabilization, preventing crisis situations, and/or de-escalation of crisis situations.

Responsibilities of a Child and Youth Mentor
· Communicates with administrative staff.

· Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals in accordance with the service plan.

· Treats individuals with dignity and respect.

· Represents Family Pikes Peak Respite Services in a professional manner to families, service coordinators, and community partners.

· Develops a personal and positive rapport with a child. This involves consistent meetings with the child and ensuring the meeting times are enjoyable and comfortable.

· Acts as a cheerleader, coach, and advocate for children.

· Provides a model for a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries.

· Acknowledges their strengths, talents and gifts and encourages them to find ways to use them.

· Be an active listener and offer support and encouragement when appropriate.

· Engages in activities outside of the home to help expose youth to new opportunities and experiences.
Requirements
· Updated Resume

· Broad experience with life and possess a diverse view of what families need to have better lives.

· Must have an outgoing personality that supports engaging people from different cultures, ages, and backgrounds.

· Team player
Employment TypesPart Time –
12-30 hours per week for non-family providers

Full Time –
31-40 hour per week
Contractor
· A Contract with our agency

· Liability insurance (NSO insurance is really inexpensive for individuals)

· Secretary of State registration (registering as whatever they incorporated as, LLC is the easiest and can be done really cheap through legal zoom)

· Any licenses you have like CNA etc.
Benefits
· Medical, Dental, and Vision available for full-time employees (30 or more hours per week)

· 401K available for full-time and part-time employees (20 or more hours per week)
Pay
Contractor Pay Rate: $21.00/hour Employee: $20.00/hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 4×10
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Self-determined schedule
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location