Position: Community Based Mentor (for male youth- ages 10-13)

Position Purpose: :

Build overall success of the Mentoring Program, supporting 10 youth and families, through one-by-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.

Core Job Responsibilities

Organize Mentoring Program:

• Partner to enroll youth and families into the program with a goal of 10 active youth.
• Ensure weekly one-on-one session 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 Matchforce (agency data management system).

Partner in the Community:

• 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.

Support the development of the mentoring program structure:

• Participate in weekly team meetings and participate in position specific trainings.
• Collaborate with other departments within 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.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Agency Values:

• We Center Youth (the Individual and their Family)
• We Progress and Grow Intentionally
• We Cultivate Belongingness
• We Commit to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Principles

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Technology/computer skills Proficient in the following platforms: MS Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, & Teams); Outlook, & 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.

• Someone who knows how to make things happen.
• A thinker who can participate in a team environment to create and execute on new projects and goals.
• A self-starter who isn't afraid to work hard.
• Someone who understands what it means to "take ownership" and run with it.
• A planner who can map out the steps to success and follow through.
• Someone who is adaptable and quick on their feet.
• Someone who is curious - always on the lookout for the next opportunity, to create and/or improve.

• Salary will be based upon professional and academic experience (salary range - $40,000-$45,000).
• 401(k)-3% match per year following first year of employment.
• .625 cents reimbursement on business miles and 100% of out of office 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)-can carry up to 30 days of sick leave.
• 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.

To learn how we're working to be a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-bias anti-racist organization click on the link below: 

https://www.bbbsemo.org/2022/01/25/more-than-words-bbbsemos-dei-statement/

To see 2021 Outcomes with solid data in our ABCToday click on the link below:

Outcomes 

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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