About Us
IBW Youth Evolution Support Services is dedicated to empowering youth in foster care and alternative living environments by providing consistent mentorship, support, and guidance. Our mission is to help young people build confidence, independence, and the life skills necessary to thrive.
Position Overview
We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Mentors to support foster children and youth living in group homes or foster home environments. This role requires flexibility, reliability, and a strong commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Key Responsibilities
Provide mentorship and encouragement to youth in foster care.
Teach and reinforce essential life skills such as money management, budgeting, and daily living skills.
Encourage and support participation in sports, education, and extracurricular activities.
Maintain a daily activity log documenting interactions, progress, and needs.
Collaborate with foster families, group home staff, and other support professionals to ensure holistic care for each child.
Serve as a positive role model, promoting resilience, independence, and self-confidence.
Qualifications
- ·Reliable transportation (required).
- Communication skills written and verbal.
- Understanding of conflict resolution
- Flexible availability to accommodate youth needs.
- Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and activity logs.
- Experience working with youth or in a mentorship role (preferred but not required).
- Passion for supporting vulnerable youth in their personal and educational growth.
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle.
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of foster youth.
- Supportive team environment.
- Training and guidance to help you succeed in the role.
About Us
Welcome to IBW Youth Evolution Support Services (YESS), where compassion meets expertise. Our dedicated team is comprised of a cadre of highly skilled professionals who are very knowledgeable and sensitive to the intricate challenges faced by today’s youth. Our strength lies in meticulous preparation and a commitment to being up to date in our field. Equipped with ongoing and comprehensive training in life skills development, including behavioral and mental health, sexual harassment, substance abuse prevention, Conflict Resolution, AED, CPR, and effective communication.
We continuously enhance our knowledge through an array of in-service training programs and activities. Our goal is to ensure our approach to addressing the needs of our service population remains contemporary and impactful, allowing the youth that we serve to successfully achieve independent life skills.
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