Youth Mentor

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth!  Rite of Passage Team is hiring for Youth Mentor at DePaul Academy Residential Facility in South Bend Indiana✨  DePaul Academy, located in the heart of South Bend, Indiana, shares a campus with the St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center.  DePaul serves young men aged 14-18 who have mental health, substance abuse and/or behavioral needs.  Utilizing a strengths-based approach, DePaul provides its youth with access to therapeutic services and diverse social and educational opportunities.  Through a blend of evidence-based treatment, academic and extracurricular opportunities, young men are provided a normalized setting that foster a culture of learning, growth, and achievement.  Pay: starting at $18/hour with annual raises of 2%, 4%, or 6% based on performance.  Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within the first 90 Days!)  Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can   be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2 What you will do: Youth Mentors provide safety and around-the-clock in-person supervision of youth at a secure residential facility. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual counseling and skill development. Youth Services Workers provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. Youth Services Workers collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.  To be considered you should: Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry. Schedule: Looking to fill both day and night shifts.  Day shift runs from 8:30a to 9p.  Night shift runs from 9p to 9a.  You will work 7 days in a 2 week pay period which does require working every other weekend.  Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!  After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people to become successful adults. As a Youth Mentor, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment. Follow us on Social! Instagram / Facebook / Linkedin / Tik Tok / YouTube