Part Time Parent Mentor-Licking County

Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the state's leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives-with compassion and respect-we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain a service relationship with youth and family, and help to design and implement a service plan

• Provide youth with goals that help him/her to improve relationships with others and within the community

• Provide parents with information on disciplining, behavior management, household management and communication and relationship enhancement when needed.

• Works with the parents/caregivers so that they can support youth in achieving goals

• Provides crisis intervention and mediation as necessary

• Mentors will maintain a minimum productivity level of 85% billable contact per week

• Organization and maintenance of client information and case notes

• Recordkeeping and copying of necessary information, dissemination to appropriate individuals within the agency based on departmental requirements

• Participate in staff training, supervisory and staff meetings

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance

Performance/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in the homes of clients and in the community. This may involve extensive driving with own car.

• English reading and writing skills required

• Interacts verbally with coworkers, representatives from outside agencies, and families

• Attention to detail and confidentiality required

• Works flexible hours

• Basic computer skills are required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License, proof of valid Auto Insurance and a safe driving record

• Bachelor's Degree in the social sciences preferred

• Experience working with special needs children is preferred.

Benefits include:

• NEW higher pay rates

• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles

• Competitive medical benefits including a zero-cost monthly option for employee or employee + children!

• Free CEU trainings

• 10 paid holidays; two are exchangeable

• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance

• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations

• 401(k) with employer match option

• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

• Mileage reimbursement

• Free licensure supervision

• Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings. OhioGuideston