Path2Freedom Weekend Relief Mentor Role and Responsibility

The PATH2FREEDOM Safe House is a “place of refuge, and a designated place to heal” for minor-female survivors rescued out of Sex Trafficking. Licensed by Department of Children and Families (DCF). The address of the Safe House “is strictly confidential and is not to be given to “anyone” without prior permission from Directors.

Weekend relief Mentors will cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect through words and behaviors. Lead by example in modeling a healthy lifestyle in the body, soul and spirit. Provide direction and encouragement to program participants. Practice and teach healthy boundaries to program participants. Navigate interpersonal conflict by modeling healthy resolution skills. Provide support and crisis help as its necessary. Maintain a teachable attitude.

It is extremely important for the Mentors to show a heart of unconditional love and showing a lot of grace for girls that have not been taught how to manage their feelings and emotions.

Understand and demonstrate a willingness to engage in the core values of Path2Freedom:

PASSION: We are passionately committed to serving the needs of child survivors through their individual journeys from Rescue to Restoration.

COMMITMENT & COLLABORATION We, along with our partners share a focused commitment to attaining our goals by working collaboratively.

INTEGRITY: We believe in doing all things with excellence and uncompromising integrity.

Role Requirements:

·       Mentors must have 21 hours of preservice training and 24 hours of Human Trafficking Training.

·       A complete Background Check

·       CPR Certification

·       Medication Administering Training

·       Water Safety Training

Weekend Caregivers Responsibility:

·       Caregivers are on duty Friday 5pm – Sunday 5pm

·       Maintain organization of the house.

·       Talk with/entertain/suggest entertainment for girls when they are at home, staying busy is important. Crafts, entertainment, and projects in which to engage. Game night

• Prepare a healthy, nutritional, meals

·       24 awake supervision. (two mentors on duty at all times)

·       Daily reporting