November 5, 2024

Family Services of Davidson County, Inc.

Lexington

FULL TIME

Professional Youth Mentor

Description of Agency:
Family Services of Davidson County is a non-profit agency located in Lexington, NC providing counseling, crisis intervention, and youth development programs to strengthen individuals, families, and our community. We work from a team model and Trauma-Informed Care approach to provide optimal services to our clients and to promote a healthy workplace environment.
Primary Function:
This Professional Mentor position will be responsible for providing community-based professional mentoring and advocacy services to high-risk adolescent males and females vulnerable to placement in a youth development center. The Professional Mentor will work with the family and community partners to meet client needs.
Education/Experience:
1. A BSW with case management experience OR a human services degree with experience in social work case management and/or program management.
2. Demonstrated competence in case management and/or program management with a solid theoretical base in the helping process that includes the Family Systems approach.
3. Demonstrated administrative competence in documentation.
4. Demonstrated ability to function as a consultant and advocate in the community.
Accountability:
· Works under the direct supervision of the Youth and Community Services Program Director
Responsibilities:
1. Serve as primary contact with Department of Public Safety for all program referrals.
2. Conduct assessments for program referrals including all required paperwork such as consent forms, release forms history and Eco-maps.
3. Provide at least two hours per week of mentoring and case management to each program participant according to the client’s needs and schedule.
4. Services will be offered in the home to encourage utilization and follow up services.
5. Develop and maintain individual service plans and monthly behavioral contracts for each client according to appropriate client needs.
6. Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding client.
7. Review behavioral contracts and follow-up with the client, his family or legal custodian, staff member, school, and any agencies involved in the case.
8. Attend team meetings for the purpose of participation in co-ordination and evaluation of services to clients.
9. Provide mentoring/social work services that may include coordination of transportation, group activities and counseling services, including connecting client with FSDC individual or family counseling services, if needed.
General:

Promote the Family Services philosophy to the community.
Process all correspondence, time and travel sheets, and monthly reports as scheduled.
Represent agency at meetings when requested and participate in fundraising events.
Carry out any additional assignments as requested by the supervisor or director.

Benefits:
· 34 hour, 4-day work week
· Paid Time Off
· 403(b) Retirement Plan
· Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage (with employee contribution)
· Short-term disability insurance
· Mileage reimbursement
· Training Opportunities
Family Services of Davidson County, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, faith, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities. Due to the nature of this specific position, we encourage male applicants to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year
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