Therapeutic Mentor

Responsibilities

• Work with youth to develop interpersonal, communication, social, and problem-solving skills, as well as age-appropriate behaviors and constructive use of leisure time
• Provide and supervise recreational and social activities based on the goals established collaboratively with the youth, parents, and placing agency
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of youth, flexibility, a non-threatening manner, respect for youth's autonomy, confidentiality, socio-cultural values, personal goals, lifestyle choices, and family interactions, and appropriate professional boundaries and ethics
• Provide the number of hours per month/week contracted by the placing agency
• Complete session progress notes for each session and provide to supervisor, as required
• Attend FAPT, treatment team, or family engagement meetings as requested by supervisor
• Maintain current certification in CPR and First Aid
• Maintain a driving record that meets the requirements of Elk Hill
• Maintain liability coverage, at the level required by Elk Hill, on personal auto insurance policy
• Participate in face-to-face supervision with supervisor at least once per month
• Work cooperatively with all Elk Hill staff to improve the quality of the whole organization
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies and Experience

• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
• Experience working with children and/or adolescents
• Willingness to travel and work non-traditional business hours
• Ability to provide timely, accurate and thorough, well written documentation of services as required
• Exhibit consistent personal integrity in dealings with youth, families, co-workers, and agency personnel
• The temperament to work with, and care for, children and families with special needs
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to Elk Hill's service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Credentials and/or Education

• High-School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Maintain valid driver's license and good driving record

Physical Requirements

• Ability to traverse inside and outside of the property and other job sites including uneven terrain
• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to engage with mentor in a variety of activities, both physical and non-physical in nature, in both indoor and outdoor environments, and in a variety of weather conditions
• Frequently lift up to 5 pounds, periodically lift up to 25 pounds depending on the activity engaged in

Travel Requirements

• Frequent transportation of a client as needed or required
• Frequent travel to other locations as needed or required