Youth Mentor - Floater (0124-0125)

Youth Mentor - Floater (0124-0125)

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Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong and communities are vibrant.

LSF is looking for a talented Youth Mentor - Floater who would like to make an impact in the lives of others. 

Purpose & Impact:

This is a direct service delivery position classified as “PRN” working on an as-needed basis to fill temporary shifts for full-time youth mentors.  Key responsibilities include the direct supervision of youth residents, provide quality care, ensure a safe and secure environment and transport and accompany/supervise residents on outside activities.

The starting salary is $15.00 per hour with the possibility of a higher salary commensurate based on level of experience.

We are hiring for our 2 pm – 10 pm shift!

Essential Functions:

• Provide supportive environment for youth.
• Assists children with preparing and eating meals, taking baths, maintaining hygiene, administering medication, and performing other daily routine tasks.
• Transports individual and groups of children for appointments or field trips outside the facility
• Provide daily security and up-keep of facility.
• Develops, plans, coordinates, and participates in daily recreational and social activities, including outdoor programs and physical exercise.
• Consults and communicates with shift leaders, supervisors and professional staff concerning behavior issues and the needs of children
• As directed, participate in the implementation and monitoring of client case plans.
• Participate in various in-service training sessions and attend staff meetings
• Assign and supervise chores in addition to performing light housekeeping duties such as making beds and cleaning laundry, to ensure that the children’s residential setting is neat, clean, and orderly.
• Interviews and responds to critical incidents and emergency situations. Document incidents in the logbook as well as on the appropriate forms.
• Assists with the initial intakes and discharge of youth.
• Document in the logbook as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Conducts group meetings with youth to discuss issues and address concerns.
• Provides instruction on appropriate behaviors and independent living skills.
• Observes and documents the behavior, development and needs of children.
• Maintains daily written records and logs of observations and concerns about individual children.
• Provides responsive, high-quality services to Community Based Care Lead Agencies, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Courts, the School Board and other representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner

Other Functions:

Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director and/or House Coordinator for various shifts on an “as-needed” basis.

Physical Requirements:

• High level of energy required.
• Full physical requirements such as lifting, bending, cooking, cleaning, and using the telephone required.
• Ability to transport youth in agency van.
• Accompany youth on field trips and other recreational outings.
• Certified CPR/First Aid, and crisis intervention required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and proof of active insurance.

 Education:

• Associates Degree in Human Service field preferred
• High school diploma, GED or equivalency completion certification required.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth/troubled youth in an organized/structured setting preferred.

Skills:

• Good organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Dependability, discretion, and good judgment are essential.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, co-workers, and the general public.

Other:

Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Reports to House Coordinator.
• Team player with co-workers and administrators.
• Ensures qualitative care for clients in a safe, secure environment.
• Adherence to license and quality assurance standards of local, state, and federal agencies.
• Effective behavior management and supervision of residents during activities.
• Adherence to all agency policies and procedures.
• Willingness to respond to requests for coverage with minimal notice.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.  

Amazing benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Teledoc (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.