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Children and Youth Mentor-Coach

5 Peaks Youth Solutions is seeking part-time and full-time Mentor-Coaches to join our team. This role focuses on offering prevention and early intervention services through group and one-to-one support of elementary, middle, and high school students. Mentor-Coaches provide co-facilitation of social-emotional development groups for 3rd-5th grade and 6th-12th grade students on school campuses, during regular school or afterschool hours. The position also involves engaging with youth through one-to-one mentoring and referring students to higher levels of care when necessary. Mentor-Coaching is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in supporting the social-emotional well-being of youth through a paraprofessional role.

Starting hourly rate: $19-21

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Implementation:

Deliver Five Peaks Youth Solutions’ structured interventions to students in small group settings. These groups focus on:

Social-emotional and cognitive development
Building group cohesion and belonging
Learning Life Skills competencies and coping techniques

2. Student Assessments:

Assist youth in completing self-reported surveys that are used to indicate focus-points for growth and provide improvement data
Completing observational reports on student’s development and group participation
Reporting concerns to school staff for follow up with higher levels of care

3. Emotional Support and Goal Setting:

Conduct brief check-ins to offer emotional support and follow up on student wellness, goal setting, and application of life skills
Assist individuals in setting and achieving goals related to behavioral health, stress management, and overall well-being.

4. Crisis Response and Referral:

Respond to crisis situations following standardized protocols, identifying risks and referring youth to on-site behavioral health providers as needed.
Provide emotional support and facilitate warm handoffs to ensure continuity of care for youth awaiting crisis services.

Benefits

Full-time employees

403(b)
Flexible schedule
Optional participation in Health Insurance plan
Paid time off

Schedule

Part-time (under 30 hours/week)

Up to 8-hour shifts
Monday to Friday
In Person
Reimbursed travel to school sites

Full-time (30+ hours/week)

8-hour shift
Monday to Friday
In Person
Reimbursed travel to school sites

Qualification / Requirements

Certifications:

None required
Employer provides comprehensive training for the position

Skills:

Ethical decision-making and cultural humility.
Empathy, reflection, and strong interpersonal skills.
Self-awareness and management of personal biases.
Professionalism in communication and demeanor.

Additional Skills (Preferred):

Interest: Passion for working with children, youth, families, and staff.
Career Aspiration: Commitment to supporting youth mental health.
Experience: Prior experience working with children and youth.
Language Skills: Proficiency in a language other than English for effective communication and engagement.