To apply for this position, email us at mpadilla@nwfs.org. Please include "Student Mentor-High School/R-2318" in the subject line. Be sure to attach your cover letter & resume.

Student Mentor – High School | Salary: $21-$23/Hour

This position empowers youth impacted by incarceration through mentorship, resources, and advocacy. In Oregon an estimated 70,000 youth have a parent who is incarcerated. These kids face countless barriers and generational obstacles. Our goal is to provide a positive and consistent adult role model who is often missing from their lives. This enduring connection helps youth develop social, emotional, and academic skills to help them thrive.

This is a part-time position (about 20 hours per week).

What you’ll do:

• Develop and sustain a long-term, pro-social, and supportive relationship with 8 – 10 students.
• Partner with parents and/or caregivers to provide concrete and social-emotional supports for the family.
• Mentor students to help them build self-esteem and motivation as well as teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest for each youth.
• Help students set goals and work toward accomplishing them.
• Provide resources and activities that include opportunities for cultural awareness.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with family members, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.
• Spend a minimum of two hours every other week with each student. This could include driving the mentee to activities or experiences.
• Communicate weekly with each mentee and their family.
• Attend all mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups, and program recognition events.
• Help plan and facilitate monthly group outings where youth build community with others in the mentor program.

Who you are:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain a current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Have at least two years of experience working with youths.
• Attend the prescribed mentor training program.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment. 

To apply for this position, email us at mpadilla@nwfs.org. Please include "Student Mentor-High School/R-2318" in the subject line. Be sure to attach your cover letter & resume.