Position: Youth Mentor, CIC

Job Type/Hours: 20-25hrs. PT M-F, Schedule is based on the program and client needs.

Location: 248 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Summary of Position:

Accountable for the supervision, care and safety of youth placed in CBDS through the strict adherence to established policies, procedures, and orders in the performance of duties. Monitors youth behavior and maintains awareness of residents emotional and physical needs. Maintains group control and watches for signs of withdrawal, disturbances, AWOL plans, problems, and issues. Controls noise levels, behavior and diffuses potentially escalating situations through the application of verbal de-escalating techniques. Coordinates, directs, and monitors the daily activities of youth.

Minimum Qualification:

• Must possess a minimum of a High school diploma
• Must have a minimum of 2 yrs. experience working with high-risk youth
• PA Child Abuse Clearance required
• PA Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Required
• FBI Clearance required
• PA Criminal Clearance required
• Health Assessment required
• TB Test required
• Adult and Pediatric CPR Certification Required
• Valid Drivers License in state you reside (Clean driving history within the last 5 yrs.)

Key Words: Youth Mentor, Youth Care Worker, Direct Care Professional, Direct Care- Residential Skills Worker, High Risk Youth, Residential Aide, Residential Care Worker, Residential Youth Care Worker, Juvenile Justice System, JJS, Behavioral Health Residential Service Worker, Child Care Worker.

NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon NET's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

About Us:

The Northeast Treatment Center founded in 1970 is one of the largest behavioral health and social service agencies is in the Philadelphia Region. Services are offered at 15 sites throughout Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, and the state of Delaware.

NET Centers (NET) offers support and hope to individuals and families at times of great stress in their lives. A nonprofit agency, NET provides a continuum of trauma informed behavioral health and social services designed to meet complex needs of all family members. These include mental health, addiction treatment, foster care, residential group care, adoption, juvenile justice services and child welfare services. While some services address the needs of the family as a whole and some target individuals, we always strive to foster positive connections within the family to help all family members heal, recover, and rebuild.