Lead4Life Diversion and Community-Based Programs-Hiring!

 

Leaders Who Serve with Empathy & Compassion Lead4Life, Inc. is a community-based organization that utilizes grassroots efforts to assist underserved youth, adults, and families with complex hardships—such as juvenile recidivism, homelessness, the child welfare system, mental health struggles, education and employment barriers, and more. We’re searching for caring individuals to help our participants on their journey to overcoming significant life obstacles and building strong foundations for success. Evening Reporting Center (ERC) Program Manager Our ERC program provides an uplifting alternative to detention programs in Montgomery and Wicomico Counties—allowing participants to develop positive life, social, and behavioral skills. The Program Manager would be responsible for supervising daily programming to reduce youth being detained and committing a new offense. Interested? View more details about the ERC Program Manager Position here. Juvenile Entry Diversion Initiative (JEDI) Program Coordinator JEDI serves first-time youth offenders in Frederick, Maryland. As a restorative practice program, the 90-day agenda consists of community service, substance abuse and mental health screenings, and beneficial resources to prevent participants from moving forward into the juvenile justice system. The Program Coordinator would conduct intakes, follow-up, and resources and referrals, while supervising and coordinating community outreach and service initiatives. View a detailed job description, requirements, and qualifications for the JEDI Program Coordinator here. Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW) & Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors (LGPC) We are actively seeking to hire LMSWs and LGPCs to provide therapy to youth of color and/or participants who identify as LGBTQ+. Selected individuals would be assisting participants in our Individual & Family Therapy (IFT) program, and meeting one-on-one, in groups, or with families to help them work through challenges and overcome obstacles. For more information, contact us directly at info@lead4lifeinc.org Parent Mentoring Initiative (PMI) Mentors PMI acts as a resource for parents or legal guardians who are responsible for a child in need or are undergoing the reunification process. Through this program, participants can seek support from skilled mentors for guidance at home or as they go through the steps towards reunification. Currently, we are looking for part-time mentors in Worcester County to meet monthly with parents in the PMI program. PMI mentors are responsible for making their own schedule. Access to transportation and Wi-Fi is a must. Learn more about L4L mentorship opportunities by contacting us today! Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Mentors PRP serves minors or adults ages 5-65 with serious and persistent mental illnesses. We’re searching for part-time PRP mentors in Frederick County to provide services—in areas such as independent living, housing, employment, social relationships, adaptive equipment and services, and more—to empower individuals to become active members in their community. PRP mentors are responsible for making their own schedule. Access to transportation and Wi-Fi is a must. Looking to provide peer support? Contact L4L to learn more. Join the Village–and Help Us Make a Difference Contact Us  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌