Mentor (Volunteer)

3 weeks ago


Houston, United States Life Development & Health Services Corporation Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

LDHS has openings for a volunteers in our Youth Navigators Mentoring Program.


About LDHS:

As a leading social services organization headquartered in Houston, Texas, Life Development & Health Services (LDHS) is committed to the care and healing of our community’s most vulnerable individuals—many of whom struggle to make it through every day with serious mental issues that overshadow every aspect of their lives.

LDHS community-based prevention and education programs strengthen and support children, adults and their families. Recognized as a leader in the treatment of complex trauma, LDHS has implemented trauma-informed care services across all programs through staff training, specialized assessments and trauma-focused interventions.


Essential Functions Include:

  • Developing a one-to-one relationship with a mentee by offering consistency, encouragement, and role modeling.
  • Interact with the mentee in a variety of simple, sharing activities.
  • Fulfilling the time and contact requirements of either the community or school program.


Our Mentoring Programs:

Community-Based:

  • Flexible schedule and activities
  • At least 2 outings each month
  • Commit for at least 4 hours each month and 1 year commitment

School-Based:

  • Meet at your mentee's school, during their lunch hour
  • 3 visits a month for at least 1 year
  • Great if you are busy in the evenings and weekends

Outsiders:

  • Meet with your mentee at your place of work, upon your company's sponsorship
  • Only applicable if your company has agreed to fund the Outsiders program

E-Mentoring:

  • Communicate with your mentee once a week through our secure platform
  • Hold at least 2 video calls each month with your mentee
  • Will remain 100% virtual, even after COVID precautions are lifted
  • Commit to staying matched for at least one year


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • 21 years of age for the community program. 18 years of age for the school-based program.
  • Settled in employment and residence.
  • Ability to regularly and consistently communicate with program staff and mentee(s).
  • Have reliable transportation to the program site. For community programs; must have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and the TX state minimum automobile insurance.
  • Be able to complete Life Development & Health Services enrollment process in a timely manner.
  • Be able to demonstrate sufficient maturity, stability, judgment and motivation to fulfill the role of a mentor. The following characteristics are important in working with children and families in our program:
    • Openness to values, living standards and lifestyles different from your own.
    • Flexible approach to selecting activities, based on the interests of the child and the goals of the match relationship.
    • Demonstrated ability to be consistent and reliable.
    • A history of healthy interpersonal skills and relationships.
    • Self-awareness, emotional and cognitive maturity appropriate to mentoring.


TIME/LOCATION:

  • Community program: Several hours, two times a month. Specified days and times are flexible. Youth’s home and/or various places in the community.
  • School/after-school programs: One hour per week at the youth’s school/ after-school program.


LENGTH OF COMMITMENT:

  • Community program: 1 year (minimum)
  • School/ after-school programs: 1 school year (minimum)

Job Specifics:

Job: Mentor (Volunteer)

Region: North America – US

Organization: Community Development

Job Level: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Part-time

Remote Position? No

Does this position offer relocation? No

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time


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