Youth Mentor I (Part-Time)

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The Youth Counselor I (Mentor) will provide structured mentoring and individualized academic and social/behavioral support to a defined caseload of youth within a multi-tiered system of support. The Youth Counselor I (Mentor) will work collaboratively with youth families school personnel and community agencies to provide interventions designed to improve engagement with school and the community. The Youth Counselor I (Mentor) may also provide service and monitor compliance for youth involved with the courts.

The Youth Counselor I (Mentor) is a part-time hourly position reporting directly to the Program Manager/Director of VJCCCA/Community Connection Program and provides no direct supervision to other staff. This position is aGrant Funded position and works no more than twenty (20) hours per week.

• Provides coaching problem-solving support and individualized skill-building interventions to youth.
• Systematically monitors school attendance and behavior; documents youth engagement in the school and community.
• Facilitates youth access to active participation in school/community-related activities and events.
• Communicates regularly with program supervisor school personnel and community partnerships.
• Conducts home/work/school visits with youth and families to establish relationships built on open communication and trust.
• Prepares written reports and documentation as required and needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all juvenile information.
• Assists with monitoring other Community Connection Program services as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Ability to understand interpret and convey written policies and instructions to others.
• Ability to plan schedule and prioritize work assignments and daily activities and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to prepare accurate and detailed reports and maintain up-to-date records and logs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates the ability to be a team player with co-workers and other agency representatives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers representatives from other agencies and the public.
• Attend required training pertaining to juvenile justice adolescent behavior and conflict management.
• Computer literacy expected with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Email.

The position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 2 years of professional experience working with adolescents or an equivalent combination of training and related experience may substitute for the professional experience.

• Must possess a valid State of Virginia drivers license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established King William County Driving Standards.
• Must be able to possess and maintain acceptably clear background checks through Child Protective Services FBI and State NCIC and drug screening.
• Must maintain a minimum of liability insurance on personal vehicle as required by the State of Virginia.
• Must be able to drive for long periods.
• Must be able to work beyond normal work schedule - including nights weekends and holidays.