The After School Program Mentor is responsible for leading and facilitating engaging after-school programs and activities for children and adolescents. This role involves creating a safe and supportive environment where students can participate in educational, recreational, and social activities that promote their development and well-being.

Mentors are expected to take the lead in supporting youth and families through ongoing one-on-one, and/or group services. Their role is to:

Serve as a positive role model and support partner

Provide effective guidance and skill building techniques

Build positive relationship by planning and participating in activities together

Build self-esteem and encourage personal motivation for youth and adults

Assist in goal-setting and set objectives for goal attainment

Advocate for youth and their family

Team Requirements:

Be at least 18 years old

Have experience with adolescent youth and/or families

Attend required training sessions

Ability to deliver effective, evidence-based, behavioral interventions applicable to individual service plans

Be able to adhere to all program policies and procedures

Be dependable and adhere to time commitments

Be able to communicate regularly with program staff, submit activity reports, and plan and implement interventions that align with mentee objectives and goals

Be available to work with mentees a minimum of three days a week, including after school hours and weekends

Be willing to travel up to 50 miles; licensed driver in good standing

Have a clean criminal history

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Progressive Community Outreach works each and every day to improve the well-being of children and families through advocacy and support. Our efforts are made effective through the use of evidence-based practice, knowledgeable staff, and efforts above and beyond the scope of practice. Progressive Community Outreach strives to make a lasting impact in each life we encounter and to develop strong leaders for tomorrow!

VISION Our vision is to transcend the lives of individuals we serve in the community. Progressive Community Outreach LLC, focuses on "Developing Leaders for Tomorrow" through Parent Coaching and Therapeutic Mentoring.

MISSION Our focus is to keep children and adolescents in their homes, schools and communities with the focus of enjoying their childhood.

GOALS Be a provider that is apart of a system of care that strengthens families through collaborative efforts.