Upward Mentoring Manager; male youth- ages 10-13

Overview

Position:
Mentoring Manager (male youth - ages 10-13) at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri.

Position

Purpose:

Build overall success of the Mentoring Program, supporting 10 youth and families, through one-to-one mentoring, targeted supports and meaningful activities and experiences. Coordinate and execute mentoring sessions, both individual and group, to ensure consistency with BBBSEMO strategy, commitments, and goals.

• Organize Mentoring Program:
  Partner to enroll youth and families into the program with a goal of 10 active youth.
• Ensure weekly one-on-one sessions occur with each assigned mentee with a minimum of 2 hours per week.
• Check in monthly with parents and conduct home visits, as needed.
• Lead and organize mentoring meetings and activities for all mentees.
• Set youth-led goals with each mentee and support progress toward attainment of those goals.
• Work with community champions and Mentoring Program Director to plan activities and experiences for youth following the BBBSEMO Theory of Change.
• Document challenges and successes for youth in Match force (agency data management system).

• Work with local schools and other non-profits to support youth and families in the program to support their goals.
• Work primarily in the community and be accessible to students and families, including scheduled evening and weekend hours.
• Communicate and coordinate with agency staff to provide resources to students and families.

• Participate in weekly team meetings and participate in position-specific trainings.
• Collaborate with other departments within the agency to support the program: enrollment, recruitment, resources and marketing/communications.
• Develop documentation and processes for supporting the program, youth and their families.
• Participate in the development and implementation of outcome reports, specifically focused on the youth within the program and administering surveys or other outcome tools to measure the impact of the program.

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years related work experience preferred; or a minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar field is required.
• Knowledge of K-12 school and resource landscape.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.

• Strong planning and organization skills, including time management.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and proof-reading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with a variety of staff.
• Ability to work with a variety of staff, caregivers, volunteers, youth and external partners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• We Center Youth (the Individual and their Family)
• We Progress and Grow Intentionally
• We Cultivate Belongingness
• We Commit to Access & Opportunity Principles
• We Succeed When We Collaborate and Communicate

• Technology/computer skills:
  Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams), Outlook, and Zoom.
• Flexible work hours to meet the needs of youth and families, including scheduled evenings, nights and weekends.
• Must have car, valid driver's license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.

• Salary will be based upon professional and academic experience (salary range - $44,000-$46,000).
• 401(k) - 3% match per year following first year of employment.
• Reimbursement on business miles and parking for business meetings, etc.
• Immediate and 100% coverage on health and dental insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance following the first ninety days of employment.
• 100% employer paid daily parking in covered garage.
• After 90 days staff will receive 5 days of paid vacation and 10 days of paid vacation after one year of service.
• Accrue 1 day per month of sick leave (can also be used for family illnesses) with a carry limit of 30 days.
• 2 personal days per year following the first ninety days of employment.
• Annual raises based on performance, culture and agency's ability.
• 11 paid holidays.

BBBSEMO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability. Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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