Independent Living Plus Mentor

Location: Catholic Community Services of Utah, 3500 S Main Street, South Salt Lake, Utah 84115

Status: Full-time, part-time, or on-call, Non-exempt

Hiring Range: $15.00-$16.00/hr. DOE

Catholic Community Services of Utah provides help and creates hope for thousands of people of all beliefs who are most in need in our community through Migration and Refugee Services and Basic Needs programs.

CCS offers an outstanding benefits package including group health and dental insurance for employees working 30+ hours per week, 401a and 403b retirement plans, and a generous PTO/holiday schedule.

Job Description:

The Independent Living Plus (ILP) program is designed to help youth in the Refugee Foster Care program prepare for Supervised Independent Living. Independent Living Plus Mentors provide supervision and support in the ILP home 24/7, including weekends. Currently, this need is for awake grave shifts from 11 pm-7:30 am.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor youth activities and model appropriate behaviors.
• Write detailed, objective shift notes on Extended Reach before the end of each shift including information regarding youth progress towards goals, physical and mental health, etc.
• Report incidents to house managers within 1 hour of the incident occurring and provide needed information so that the house manager can submit the reports on time.
• Be aware of safety plans for the youth and ensure they are followed.
• Administer medications and track medications on the medication log.
• Facilitate conflict resolution meetings with the youth as needed.
• Participate in ILP team meetings once a month and attend all required trainings
• Depending on the day and time of the shift, duties may include ensuring youth attend school on time, teaching youth how to apply for jobs, helping youth with their homework, taking the youth grocery shopping, transporting youth to religious services, completing chore checks, etc. If youth do not pass their chore checks, mentors must ensure the cleanliness of the home by completing the chores themselves.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Work Environment inside/outside, office, warehouse, noise, temperature, etc.

• Work will be performed primarily inside the ILP home, but may include places of employment, educational institutes, and other locations as needed.

Physical Demands include bending, sitting, lifting, and driving

• Work requires the ability to sit and stand for long periods, walk moderate distances, and occasionally to assist youth with physical activities such as carrying groceries or household supplies.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Works independently in a safe, appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention.
• Ability and willingness to hold boundaries and enforce house rules. This can sometimes mean having uncomfortable and confrontational conversations with clients.
• Displays sensitivity to the needs of clients, client's families, visitors, co-workers, volunteers, and other persons with whom the employee may interact.
• Takes initiative. Notices when a client may be lacking life skills or struggling in any aspect of ILP home life. Steps into mentor, coach, and support client.
• Recognizes time as a valuable resource and responds promptly to the needs of clients, and co-workers. Consistently performs work assignments in a time-efficient manner. Adheres to deadlines.
• Proficiency in English oral and written communication.
• Must maintain confidentiality regarding clients.
• Proficiency in computer skills to complete shift notes and incident reports, as well as scheduling and e-mailing in Outlook.
• Ability to perform functions as itemized in nature and scope of the position.

Education, training, and or experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Familiar with and supportive of the mission of Catholic Community Services of Utah and the vision of the Catholic Church articulated by the diocesan bishop
• Experience with multicultural and refugee communities
• Ability to demonstrate and model Life Skills
• Experience advocating for young adults

Background Screen/BCI requirement

• Must be able to pass FBI/BCI background check

Licenses, certifications, and credentials

• 21 years of age or older

Position status and expected schedule

• This position is a full or part-time and non-exempt position.
• There is currently for awake grave shifts from 11 pm-7:30 am.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

CCS is an equal-opportunity employer.

To apply: Please go to the company website: ccsutah.org and apply under the employment tab.

Position closes: Open until filled.

Requisition #: 22.08.04