Youth Mentor

Harbor is seeking a contingent Youth Mentor in Toledo. This position provides vocational rehabilitation services, job coaching services, and will transport clients and visit them at worksites.

Position is contingent, working on an as-needed basis. May work evenings and weekends, but will primarily work 1st shift.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or teaching/training experience preferred.
• Two years teaching/training experience required
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required within 90 days of employment.

Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties:

DOCUMENTATION

1. Responsible for the quality and completeness of the electronic record.
2. Responsible for accurate and timely documentation which includes, but is not limited to: progress notes, time sheets, ROAR’s, Monthly Participant Evaluations, Corrective Action Plans, job coaching plans, iWAM alerts, Incident Report forms and any other forms necessary to document coaching and tutoring
3. Types documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor.
4. Maintains active communication with funding source, case managers, and supervisor regarding client progress.

EVALUATION

1. Provides Job Coaching, Tutoring, Career Club, Job Seeking Skills Training (JSST), and/or job development activities for youth.
2. Evaluates work site for appropriateness for participant placement (e.g., safety, supervision availability, enough work to keep participants busy, etc.).
3. Ongoing evaluation of worksite to ensure that business is continuing to meet its responsibility and program requirements.
4. Analyzes job duties and work environments at worksites; breaks down jobs into trainable steps for client.
5. Evaluates worksite/employee job match and may complete worksite job analysis.
6. Assesses client readiness for employment and formulates appropriate interventions to assist the client in making progress towards setting and achieving their employment goals.
7. Assists the client in identifying his/her interests, skills, and aptitudes to assist in exploring possible vocational choices.
8. May assists the client in gaining information on the effects of employment on entitlements / financial assistance that the client may be receiving (i.e., SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Section 8, Food Stamps) to assist the client in making an informed choice.

ONGOING INTERVENTIONS

1. Provides individual and/or group job coaching or lessons at work site or after school program site.
2. Assists the client in developing employment opportunities as well as the skills to select, obtain, and maintain jobs.
3. Performs necessary outreach to engage clients in vocational services as needed
4. Consults with supervisor regarding appropriate referrals for client to vocational or community programs/services
5. Provides support, education (i.e., benefits counseling, risks and benefits of employment, and job seeking skills) and consultation to clients, families, and/or significant others.
6. Actively develops employment opportunities and assists clients in learning job skills as needed, individually or in groups.
7. Performs community outreach for the purpose of client engagement, and necessary support services.
8. Provides coaching and mentoring assistance as needed for the purpose of maintaining and retaining employment.
9. Provides support to participants to assist them in problem solving and managing barriers to client participation and/or employment (e.g., linking with childcare resources, health care resources, transportation, etc.).
10. Utilizes effective tutoring techniques to assist clients to increase basic skills or complete school assignments.
11. Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies and demonstrates continued growth.

COLLABORATION

1. Assists the client and family in increasing social support skills and networks.
2. Coordinates evaluations and assessments by internal and/or external providers.
3. Monitors all services identified in the referral, or IOP.
4. Provides assistance in gaining access to essential community resources and linking with appropriate vocational resources (OOD, ODJFS, BWC, etc.).

About Harbor:

• A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
• 350 clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
• Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!

Why Work for Harbor?

It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
• Clinical supervision hours offered
• Employee referral bonuses
• Ability to make a difference in your community!