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Position: |
Mentoring Plus MENTOR |
Salary: |
$15 per hour + mileage |
Hours: |
Part-time |
Location |
NW Ramsey County and St. Paul Office
NYFS,
3490 Lexington Ave N. #205
Shoreview, MN 55126
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Eligible for Benefits: |
No |
Exempt: |
No |
Budget Responsibilities: |
No |
Supervisor: |
Mai Xiong |
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Purpose of Position:
To increase the stability of youth experiencing personal and social at–risk circumstances by improving their utilization of and interest in community activities, services and resources
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Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, family social science, social work preferred
- Completing degree acceptable…2 years of related experience minimum
- Ability to work independently while utilizing supervision
- Working understanding of youth development issues and mental health diagnoses
- Ability to establish relationships that empower youth and families
- Knowledge of Ramsey County resources
- Ability to access free and low cost community events and activities
- Must have car and valid MN driver’s license
- Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form
- Basic computer skills (word processing, e-mail)
- Must be active with a healthy lifestyle
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Job Responsibilities/Principal Duties:
MENTOR
- Develop and maintain positive relationship with mentee
- 6 MONTH COMMITMENT – 3 HOURS PER WEEK
- Develop activity and resource plans in advance
- Proactively engage supportive services
- transport youth safely in your vehicle
CASE MANAGEMENT
- Assess youth needs in cooperation with county and NYFS caseworkers
- Review established goals and develop action plans to be consistent with diagnostic assessments and any treatment plans
- Support caseworkers in execution of plans
- Maintain case notes
- Actively participate in individual supervision and group consultations
- Maintain accurate statistical data and case records
COMMUNITY BUILDING
- Participate in all required trainings, consultations
- Participate in community initiatives that benefit the needs of youth in the program
- Assist NYFS staff as they develop Mentoring Plus opportunities with other mentors
- Occasional speakers bureau and public speaking opportunities
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Abide by policies and procedures of NYFS.
- Participate in NYFS public relations and marketing efforts, including representing NYFS at community functions as requested
- Abide by NYFS Core Values
- Develop and maintain sensitivity to employee diversity in the work place and develop cultural competence related to services provided.
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To apply for this position:
To apply for this position, please e-mail a PDF, Word, or text-formatted resume to tim@nyfs.org, fax (651) 486-3858 (Attn: Tim G) or download application materials at www.nyfs.org.
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NYFS provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons based on merit, qualifications, and competence. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, place of residence, political affiliation, veterans status, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by local, state, or federal law. NYFS provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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