Youth Mentor (11am-7:30pm)

Are you interested in pursuing meaningful work? Are you interested in ending intimate partner violence in Tarrant County? SafeHaven is Tarrant County’s only state-designated family violence program – this means we have the honor of working alongside domestic violence victims to keep them safe and simultaneously do our part in holding offenders accountable. We offer flexible work-life balance and an opportunity to change the community – and the world. We are excited to welcome new staff into our family and to work on this critical, life-saving mission together.

SafeHaven is seeking a Youth Mentor (11am- 7:30pm)

This position assists youth in shelter with seeing the world outside the box and providing mentorship by developing and implementing trauma-informed youth programming that includes advocacy as well as recreational activities.

This position has significant responsibilities that includes serving as an advisor, coach, and an advocate in helping youth build resilience and direct them towards a successful path to adulthood. Identify and assess client strengths and challenges in order to coordinate and provide the best possible services.

SafeHaven values employees who are in line with the culture of the agency, including those who are curious, trustworthy, open communicators, flexible, and willing to be held accountable. Working in the domestic violence field can be hard – but we can do hard things.

The specific qualifications for this role are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Physical Education or related field. Will consider high school diploma or GED with related work experience.
• Experience working with child victims of domestic violence and knowledge of dynamics of family violence preferred.
• Prior demonstration of skills in crisis intervention, group facilitation preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of developmental stages, age-appropriate activities, and care guidelines for children.
• Must be able to make sound, independent decisions, and act effectively in a residential setting.
• Ability to provide culturally competent services and work with diverse staff and clientele in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner.
• Strong organization and time management skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and changing environment.
  
  

Please Include Salary Requirements In Your Cover Letter.

Safehaven offers competitive salaries. Compensation is commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications.

Competitive benefits package offered; SafeHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer (see website for EOE statement.