House Mentor Jobs

Summary of Position: Our House is a shared house program in Evanston, Illinois for youth ages 18 to 25 who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. The shared house model is one in which young people share a home with a live-in staff member and receive case management and clinical support to help them transition to independent living. The House Mentor works at Our House and is responsible for morning, evening, and overnight staffing, as well as relationship and community building with participants.

Specific Duties:

• In collaboration with the Youth Program Supervisor, work with participants to develop and demonstrate independent living skills.
• Communicate regularly with all Our House staff (including the Youth Program Supervisor, Clinical Director, and Community Liaison/Clinical Support).
• Complete required paperwork for each shift.
• Staff the shared house during morning, evening, and overnight hours by overseeing participant activities, checking chores, modeling independent living skills, and diffusing crises and conflicts as necessary.
• Track achievements in independent living skills.
• Obtain and maintain certification/training in CPR, TIP, and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate with Program Manager, Youth Program Supervisor and Connections property management staff to support program operations, including facility maintenance, cleanliness, and the stocking of necessary supplies and food.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with participants.
• Track residents? adherence to house rules.
• Build community among program participants.
• Actively work with participants and other staff/volunteers to drive successful outcomes, plan for discharge, and equip participants for independent living.
• Maintain and grow relationships with community neighbors.
• Maintain a physically and emotionally safe living environment.

• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Core Values of Connections for the Homeless.
• Participate in regular Our House staff meetings and other agency meetings as assigned.
• Represent Our House and agency at community meetings and outreach events as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.