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!