Mentor

Job overview

The Mentor role provides services at a designated facility or in the community where the client resides in Washington, DC. Compensation is $25 per hour. The mentor supports Alternatives For Crime (AFC) Scholarship Foundation projects serving youth on probation from the District of Columbia Superior Courts. The role uses evidence-based mentoring to support young people ages 12 to 20 with educational enrichment, life skills, problem-solving, communication, and progress toward educational and behavioral goals. It also coordinates with probation officers and other members of each youth's support network.

What you'll do

• Create a supportive environment
• administer mentoring exercises and activities
• collaborate with parents or guardians, social workers, probation officers, and staff
• maintain client confidentiality
• attend scheduled meetings and court appearances
• provide reports to CSSD, probation officers, and AFC administrative staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mentor

youth mentoring

evidence-based mentoring

probation support

educational enrichment

life skills

washington dc

afc scholarship foundation

$25 per hour

6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

group and individual mentoring

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Work hours are 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; group and individual mentoring may be assigned. A DC Metropolitan Police CPR background check and a background check in the mentor's state of residence are required.

About the employer

AFC Scholarship Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.