EPIC Health Partners is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Youth Mentor to provide individualized, community-based mentoring and support to children and adolescents participating in the Children's Services Act (CSA) program. This position focuses on building positive, supportive relationships with youth through consistent encouragement, guidance, and positive role modeling. The Youth Mentor helps children develop social skills, confidence, positive decision-making, and greater independence while encouraging healthy interests, personal growth, and positive relationships with others.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Establish consistent, supportive one-on-one mentoring relationships with children and adolescents.
- Engage youth in structured, age-appropriate activities that promote personal growth and healthy interests.
- Help youth develop self-confidence, responsibility, independence, and appropriate social skills.
- Encourage healthy coping strategies and constructive ways to manage challenges and emotions.
- Connect youth and families with appropriate community activities and resources.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and objective documentation of mentoring activities and progress.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with agency policies and applicable requirements.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with children or adolescents in mentoring, education, childcare, behavioral health, or a related setting preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to engage youth in age-appropriate activities and encourage personal development.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate documentation.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based service delivery.
- Ability to work independently while following established service plans and supervisory guidance.
- Patience, dependability, empathy, and the ability to serve as a positive role model.
- Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with children and adolescents.
Work Environment:
- Community-based role providing direct support to clients in their homes and other community settings.
- Travel throughout Danville and surrounding communities to deliver services and build meaningful connections with clients and families.
- Flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings, may be required to meet client and program needs.
Benefits:
Benefits eligibility varies by position and employment status. Eligible employees may receive benefits in accordance with organizational policy, which may include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Ongoing training and professional development
About Epic Health Partners:
Epic Health Partners is a behavioral health organization dedicated to providing high‑quality, person‑centered care for individuals navigating substance use and mental health challenges. We deliver services rooted in evidence‑based, trauma‑informed, and recovery‑oriented practices. Our team is committed to professionalism, accountability, and collaboration—supporting both the people we serve and the staff who serve them. As Epic continues to grow, we remain focused on building strong teams, developing staff, and creating sustainable programs that reflect our values and standards of care.