Are you passionate about making a positive impact in a child's life? Join us as a Mentor today!

A quality Mentor is an understanding and trusted counselor, serving as a coach, confidant, adviser, friend, and advocate. Research shows that quality mentoring relationships significantly impact young people, influencing their personal, academic, and professional lives. Mentoring provides young individuals with opportunities for personal growth, development, and social and economic advancement. However, one in three young people grow up without the benefit of a mentor. Lad Lake is seeking quality mentors to meet the critical needs of children in various SE Wisconsin counties. This community-based position involves working with a child in or near your home. We serve several counties, including Washington, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Dodge, Walworth, and Jefferson.

As a Mentor, you will engage in weekly activities with your client to achieve specific goals. This part-time paid position includes travel and expense allocations. Weekly hours can range from 4 to 30, depending on the number of cases you choose to work on. Typically, evening and weekend hours are required. The pay rate is $18.00 per hour with a bachelor's degree in a related field or $15.00 per hour otherwise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Model behavior and act as a role model.
Build trust through commitment and consistency.
Encourage the child to reach their full potential.
Provide academic support.
Maintain open communication with Mentee families and County Case Managers.
Attend Plan of Care meetings when necessary.
Enter case notes for each contact with the Mentee.
Report any criminal activity, abuse, or unusual happenings to your immediate supervisor.
Attend training offered by Lad Lake Inc.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

You must be 21 or older.
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Must show proof of 100,000/300,000 Bodily Injury Auto Liability Insurance and 100,000 Property Damage Auto Liability Insurance.
Must have good communication skills.

BENEFITS

Community-based position
401k plan
Casual dress
Company-paid training
Ongoing paid training
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer

Mentoring is a community-based position where you are paired with a child in or around your home. Our service areas include Washington, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Dodge, Walworth, and Jefferson counties. As a mentor, you will pick up your client from their home and participate in activities that work towards specific goals. You would need to attend a New Hire Orientation at our Dousman campus, but the weekly activities will occur within the community.

Keywords: Social Service, Human Services, Residential Counselor, Social Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Social Work, Child Welfare, Youth Advocate, Social Service Aide, Social Service Worker, Social and Human Service Assistant, Youth Worker, Human Service Worker

Compensation details: 15-18 Yearly Salary

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