The Path2Freedom Weekend House Mentors Roles and Responsibilities

Contact: Amie Fanta amie@path2freedom.org

The Path2Freedom Weekend House Mentors Roles and Responsibilities

 The Path2Freedom Group Home is a “place of refuge, and a designated place to heal” for minor female survivors of sex trafficking and is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). The address of the home is strictly confidential and is not to be shared with anyone without express permission from Path2Freedom leadership. Mentors will demonstrate a willingness to engage in the core values of Path2Freedom which include:

-        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.

Furthermore, it is extremely important for the Mentors to show a heart of unconditional love and an abundance of grace for residents that have not been taught how to manage their feelings and emotions.

Weekend House 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 our residents.
• ·       Practice and teach healthy boundaries to our residents.
• ·       Navigate interpersonal conflict by modeling healthy resolution skills.
• ·       Provide support in crisis help as necessary.
• ·       Maintain patience and a teachable attitude.

 Employment Hiring Prerequisites:

•  ·       21 hours of online pre-service training
• ·       24 hours of online human trafficking training
• ·       Passing of a complete background check
• ·       CPR certification
• ·       Medication administration training
• ·       Water safety training

 House Mentors Schedule, Roles and Responsibilities:

 ·       Mentors are on duty from Friday 9:30am – Sunday 5pm

• ·       Maintaining organization of the house (cleanliness & tidiness)
• ·       Converse/entertain/engage girls while at home; staying busy is important. Crafts, games, and projects in which to engage (e.g. game night)
• ·       Prepare healthy, nutritional snacks and meals for/with the residents
• ·       Night check on the residents
• ·       Daily reporting
• ·       Administer medications
• ·       Two mentors are required on duty at all times
• ·       A background in childcare and/or medical care is preferred.
• ·       A desire to invest and commit to meaningful relationship/mentorship with our residents and other staff members.