Risk Youth Parent Mentor

Under the supervision of the Day Treatment/Night Watch Administrative Team, the At‑Risk Youth Parent Mentor works directly with parents of youth involved in Day Treatment/Night Watch Program to assist in creating sustained change to allow their child be successful. This position works collaboratively with the clinical team to teach parenting skills through evidence‑based programming, including de‑escalation techniques and assist in the coordination other services.

Although the At‑Risk Youth Parent Mentor works primarily with the parents, it is imperative that these positions understand the youth’s behaviors or mental health diagnoses, and to work in cohesion with other Day Treatment Program staff.

• Work collaboratively with parents of court involved youth to build a positive working relationship to support and assist behavioral change with the use of evidence‑based programs.
• Being an active part in the creation and implementation of the family treatment plan.
• Assist parents in working effectively with other community agencies or treatment providers.
• Attend, contribute, and advocate in Program team meetings.
• Encourage parental participation in their child’s mental health treatment, educational needs, or other areas.
• Provide in‑home and community‑based supports such as crisis intervention in attempts to mitigate ongoing conflict amongst the family.
• Assist parents in navigating educational, state, and community resources. Physical transportation or the coordination of transportation may be necessary.
• Work in cohesion with At‑Risk Youth Workers to best treat the dynamics within the family home.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports directly to the Program Director, Program Manager, and the Assistant Program Manager. May receive directives from a Mental Health Therapist, as needed.

No direct supervision is exercised.

• Graduation from an accredited high school (GED acceptable) supplemented by college coursework in Child Development, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a closely related field required.
• Associates degree with a major in Child Development, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a closely related field preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of responsible work experience required; experience working with at‑risk or delinquent youth preferred.
• An equivalent combination of relevant professional work experience supplemented by technical training, and/or certification may substitute for education requirement.
• Ability to remain calm and appropriately manage emergencies.
• Writing, reading, mathematical principles; proficient computer skills-Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook; exercise sound judgment and decision making in accordance with policies and procedures; ability to research and problem solve independently; knowledge of County operations and functions; ability to prioritize and time manage; handle stressful situations, provide effective and friendly customer service; support the County’s mission and values; ability to think critically where necessary.
• Knowledge or understanding of basic administrative tasks: operate standard office equipment; document management; prepare and maintain records, various correspondences and reports; answer general inquiries and refer as necessary; answer telephone calls, process mail, order supplies/equipment; prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, record/transcribe/distribute minutes; entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in written or electronic form with speed and accuracy; maintain calendars, arrange meetings, schedule rooms and equipment as necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with management, co‑workers and clients; obtain and communicate accurate information; apply common sense understanding to complex instructions and respond accordingly; communicate complex ideas through graphs, charts, presentations, reports or other professional correspondence.

• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable,…