Location: CAT Team North (Serving Alachua County and surrounding areas) Lake City, FL
Schedule: Full-Time
Department: Community Action Team (CAT)
Reports To: CAT Team Supervisor
Pay: $18.02 / Hourly

About the Role

Meridian's growing Community Action Team is seeking a committed CAT Mentor to provide direct support, skills coaching, mentoring, and advocacy to youth enrolled in CAT services. The Mentor plays a critical role in modeling positive behavior, supporting treatment goals, and ensuring youth have the tools needed to thrive in home, school, and community environments.

This position works across all areas where Meridian provides services, with a primary focus on Alachua County and adjacent counties, including border areas near Columbia and the Tri-County region. A team vehicle will be provided to support community-based work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring, support, life skills coaching, and community integration activities for youth ages 11-21.
• Support treatment goals established by the clinician and team.
• Assist youth in developing coping skills, problem-solving abilities, and healthy relationships.
• Support families by modeling communication, structure, and positive engagement.
• Transport youth safely to appointments, community activities, and services as needed.
• Document services and maintain communication with the team to coordinate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior experience working with children or adolescents in a behavioral health, social services, mentoring, or community-support role.
• Ability to build rapport with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Valid Florida driver's license; willingness to travel throughout multiple counties.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team expanding critical services.
• Agency-assigned team vehicle provided.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and help us bring hope and healing to our communities.

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Meridian is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  We are fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or because they are a protected veteran or other non-merit based factors.