Professional Mentor at Thompson Child & Family Focus

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

19.23

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mentorship, Life Skills Instruction, Behavior Management, Safety Skills, Independence Attainment, School Attendance Regulation, Relationship Building, Caregiver Collaboration, Resource Referral, Documentation, Goal Setting, Microsoft Office Suite, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Joining Skills, Relational Skills

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Get to know Thompson! Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity. What will you do as a Professional Mentor? As a Professional Mentor in the Friends of the Children-Charlotte (FOTC) department, you will teach youth important life skills such as avoiding risky behavior, attaining skills for safety and independence, regulating school attendance, and more, according to our National program model. A typical day as a Professional Mentor will include providing long-term mentorship to 8-12 youth in the school, home, and community setting for 16 hours/month; building relationships with caregivers and partners according to our 2 generational approach to provide resources and referrals for the whole family; self-managing and ensuring documentation of goal-focused outings, hours served, contacts with families, teachers, youth, and others. As a Professional Mentor, your schedule will be non-traditional, but typically around 11 am-7 pm, with some Saturdays and evenings. Mentors serve their youth in person in the community with a radius of 30 miles in Charlotte and surrounding. What does this position offer? Starting Pay Range: $17.78-$19.23 hourly Fantastic Full-time benefits… 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays! Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options 401K Match Education Reimbursement Referral Bonus Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans Paid time off for volunteering in the community Free EAP services Mileage Reimbursement iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles Multiple opportunities for growth Requirements Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: Associates Degree A minimum of 1 years of relevant professional experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent joining, and relational skills. Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in. All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required. You’re the right fit for the Professional Mentor position if… You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents! You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others! EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you! If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities! Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E-Verify and Diana Screen for Florida locations.

Responsibilities

The Professional Mentor will teach youth essential life skills, such as avoiding risky behavior and attaining safety and independence, following the National program model. Responsibilities also include providing long-term mentorship to 8-12 youth monthly in various settings and building relationships with caregivers to offer resources for the whole family.