Young Men’s Mentor & Counselor

ROCS • Full-time • Manassas, VA, US • $40.50k - $45.75k / year • 2d ago

This role is designed to provide counseling to male participants in a secure residential setting, requiring constant presence in private, male-only spaces. Due to the requirement for the staff member to accompany clients into restricted areas, this position is open only to male applicants as a bona fide occupational qualification under Title VII.

Responsibilities of the Youth Mentor:

Oversee physical care of residents
Development of acceptable habits and attitudes for residents
Management of resident behavior
Assist in meeting the goals and objectives of any resident service plan
Responsible for the coordinated supervision of the residents
Continuous awareness and ability to give a report of each resident
Maintain structure and regulations at all times
Completely and accurately document any required forms
Perform waive testing on residents after home visits, runaways, and as needed with complete accuracy and compliance
Attend all training mandated and continuously pursue training opportunities to meet standards
Other duties as assigned by the CEO, Director of Program Services, and Director of Residential
Ability to work on the weekends

Qualifications of the Youth Mentor:

High School Diploma and six months experience working with children
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services OR actively pursuing the degree
Knowledge and understanding of the organization’s mission and values
Ability to support constructive resident-family visitation and resident involvement in community activities
Ability to provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner
Possess the temperament to work with and care for children, and youth, some with special needs in multiple age ranges
Ability to accurately collect, review, and analyze waive testing of residents after home visits, runaways, and as needed

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