WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER
La Europa Academy is an arts-based Residential Treatment program for youth, assigned female at birth, ages 14-17. La Europa Academy integrates visual arts, music, dance, and photography to help our students heal through creative expression. We combine a nurturing home-like environment, a sophisticated clinical approach tailored to specific needs, and a strong academic curriculum.
As a Youth Mentor, you will help provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students as they engage in daily programmatic activities; you will be given tools to help motivate and support them in their recovery journey. Applicants must bring a positive attitude to work, be flexible, and dependable, have good communication skills, and an ability to prioritize tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
Our mentor staff are the front line in the care and safety of our students and are instrumental in helping students improve their communication, manage anxiety, improve self-esteem, and make more productive choices. We work with students who might struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or attachment issues.
Many of our leaders and clinicians began as mentors, discovered the magic of this work, and since have devoted their careers to being a part of it. We value diversity in our company and offer an array of support for our students, including but not limited to, groups focusing on LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Adoption, and SMART recovery. We also run a biweekly staff support group tailored specifically to our Youth Mentors and the support they need.
WE OFFER:
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Yearly raises.
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Bonuses and stipends offered regularly.
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Meals and snacks provided by the company on-site for employees.
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Leadership roles and higher-tier jobs hired within the company.
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Shift bonding through quarterly off-site activities or food provided by the company.
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Support groups are offered to staff and run by our clinical team.
MENTOR POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree or related field experience is preferred.
- Candidates must be at least 21-years-old.
- Pass a background check and drug test.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF STAFF:
- To understand and operate by our Core 4 values- Be wisely flexible, show up as a solid object, cultivate creativity, and PACE mindfully. It is not just what we do; it's the way we do it.
- Your unique skills, interests, and personality are an asset to our program and our team; use them here.
- You must be fully committed to the safety and security of our students, our team members, and our community.
