The AYCC is looking for a mentor to support the growth of the teens in our Restorative Justice Program. This program is geared towards teens experiencing life challenges, and aims to provide them with the opportunity to grow and learn important social and life skills by including them in our overall teen program. If you are looking to invest in the lives of youth by being a good role model and you are ready for a job where you can leader fun activities on the regular, this could be the place for you!

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance (Including a plan with an HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• A Free AYCC Membership
• The possibility of FREE or Reduced Childcare
• And more!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, implement, direct, and supervise a complete and diversified educational, social and recreational program and activities for teens ages 11-17 that are referred to the Restorative Justice Program utilizing Roads to Success, Alternative to Suspension, and Diversion to Assets curriculum.
• Direct and operate programs and services for teen members, in accordance with the standards, philosophies, and policies of the State of Maine licensing guidelines within budget limitations.
• Organize and implement applicable programming, events, field trips and excursions for Restorative Justice participants.
• Implement, promote, and publicize the programs and activities.
• Assist teen members with behavior, attitude, or emotional concerns and make referrals to third party professionals when necessary.
• Keep accurate and adequate records of attendance, participation, and progress of all participants.
• Develop an annual budget and oversee its implementation. 
• Review, allocate and code revenue and expenses in accordance with the approved chart of accounts. Comply with internal controls.
• Accomplish department and organizational objectives by managing staff and their performance, planning, scheduling and evaluating staff, recruiting, selecting, orienting and training staff, coaching employees to foster growth opportunities and completing required paperwork in a timely manner. 

 SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to encourage confidence, trust, and respect from the members, staff, and public.  
• Must have excellent communication skills along with the understanding of teens.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments related to the program.
• Ability to interact with staff of all levels.
• Team player
• Display role model behavior
• Organizational skills
• Attention to details
• Strong figure aptitude
• Ability to prepare & produce reports
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Critical thinking
• Flexibility 

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• BA or BS in Social Work or related field
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to become certified.   

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in childcare, teen programming, group social work, recreational field, social education field, or outdoor/camp programs.

 WORK SCEHDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Schedule varies depending on programs & events, but will regularly require evenings and weekends.