Juv Justice Yth Mntr SUBS at MHMR of Tarrant County

DescriptionJuve Justice Yth Mentor SUBSHave you felt called to walk alongside teenagers who are struggling to figure out who they are and who they want to be Are you passionate about serving others and making an impact thats bigger than yourself If so come join us and experience the most rewarding career of your life!The Juvenile Justice (JJ) Youth Mentor provides mentoring services on weeknights weekends and weekend evenings to moderate and high-risk youth and families to support youths efforts in successfully completing their probationary period and reducing recidivism by providing academic support emotional development and opportunities for pro social activities and pro social peer this role JJ Youth Mentor will work closely with youth and families involved with Tarrant County Juvenile Services (TCJS) and other team members. JJ Youth Mentor will also maintain frequent communication with the youths probation officer (as necessary) and provide written monthly updates about the youths progress and the services they are receiving. JJ Youth Mentor will provide individualized trauma-informed culturally and linguistically competent community-based services to the individuals we serve.Minimum qualifications:Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GEDPreferences: Lived experience navigating the juvenile justice system; Bilingual Spanish; Candidates with unique skill sets with varied educational level preferredLicense/Certifications: Valid Texas Drivers LicenseWhy join us:MHMR has proudly served Tarrant and adjacent county residents for over 50 years. As the second largest mental health community center in Texas we are dedicated to serving adults and children living with mental illness substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays and empowering them to improve their lives through an accessible integrated comprehensive person-centered system of is a mission-driven organization that fosters a culture of caring for employees and people we serve. Our mission statement isWe Change Lives.WeCARE:WeConnectPeople in Our CommunityWe ProvideAccessto ServicesWe Link People toResourcesWeEmpowerPeopleOur values are based on the following beliefs:Respect for people who are active in planning their servicesRecovery is a life-long process of better healthSuccess as positive outcomes for each personParticipation of people and their families in the processInclusion in the community through services that promote growth and independenceSafe ethical and cost-effective servicesBest practices in current research in medical psychosocial and organizational fieldsCollaboration with other organizations for better servicesCompassion trauma-informed care and safety practices including suicide safe care.Benefits: MHMR offers an excellent benefits package that includes retirement plan with company matching generous PTO accrual ten paid holidays employee assistance programs wellness programs and more. MHMR is a participant in the Student Loan Forgiveness Program. We workdiligently to provide excellent benefits to employees and their eligible dependents.MHMR offers maximum compensation for each position requirements based on candidates education experience and internal equities of the agency. This practice reduces potential for biases in compensation and assist hires and/or promotions on pay equity in their appropriate position(s) at MHMR.For a complete Job Description detailed qualifications and to apply please contact Minimum Requirementsn/a Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1