Youth Mentor Job

Job Title: Part-Time Mentor & Support Companion
Location: Wausau
Pay: $14.13 per hour
Hours: 8 hours per week (flexible schedule)
Job Description:
A family in the Wausau area is seeking a dependable and positive individual to provide part-time mentorship and support for a teenage young man. This role focuses on being a supportive presence, helping him stay engaged in positive activities, and offering guidance through everyday interactions. This young man is homeschooled, so scheduling is flexible regarding both days and times. He enjoys both spending time at home and going out to socialize. He describes himself as an “introverted extrovert,” meaning he values quiet time but also enjoys engaging with others and participating in activities outside the home.
Responsibilities:
• Spend quality time with the client and provide positive mentorship
• Help keep individual engaged in safe, constructive activities
• Accompany individual on walks or community outings as appropriate
• Encourage healthy coping strategies when needed (DBT skills a plus!)
• Provide general guidance and model good life skills
Ideal Candidate:
• Patient and supportive
• Mature and boundary oriented
• Outgoing with a good sense of humor (a “jokester” is welcome!)
• Confident, with strong personal boundaries
• Comfortable serving as a positive mentor and role model
• Handy or knowledgeable about cars, mechanics, or construction (preferred)
• Someone who shares similar interests and can teach practical skills
Qualifications:
• Valide Driver’s License
• Reliable Transportation
• Clear Background
If you enjoy mentoring youth, have practical skills to share, and can provide a supportive and engaging presence, this could be a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
*If hired, Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) will not be your legal employer on record. If hired by a Member or their Managing Party, your legal employer on record would be the Member. CDCN’s role is to assist the Member or Managing Party in recruiting a Direct Care Worker. The Member or Managing Party has the sole authority to hire or dismiss any potential Direct Care Worker.

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