Job Description
The role supports youth aged 13 to 25, particularly those in foster care or developmental disabilities programs, by providing one-on-one mentorship on life skills. Youth benefit from targeted assistance in budgeting, job readiness, and community integration for independent living. Core activities involve collaborating with partners, conducting assessments, and facilitating group workshops.
MIKID serves as Arizona's largest nonprofit focused on family support, rebuilding communities through dedicated programs like TAY. The organization offers comprehensive benefits such as 14 paid holidays, including birthdays, and a matching 401(k) plan. Teams emphasize passion and flexibility in roles that impact hundreds of families annually.
Daily work includes mentoring on essential skills, building relationships with youth, conducting assessments, and leading workshops in group settings. Professionals collaborate closely with community partners and maintain records of progress. One constraint is working with vulnerable populations facing behavioral health challenges, requiring empathy and adaptability in advocacy roles.
Compensation information is not specified in the posting. Benefits include health insurance, dental coverage, vision plans, life insurance, flexible hours, paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program, and an employee referral program. Professional development opportunities encompass on-the-job training, career advancement, and birthday holidays. Transportation involves a valid Arizona Driver's License and business-use insurance requirement.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one support on life skills like budgeting and job readiness
- Collaborate with community partners
- Conduct assessments
- Lead workshops
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- At least one year of experience with youth
- Knowledge of child welfare or developmental disabilities services
- Strong communication, organizational skills, and compassion
- Team-oriented approach preferred
- Prior experience in the behavioral health field preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License
- Business-use vehicle insurance