Lead Mentor

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri is a growing organization and is always focused on taking the best care of its many constituents. It is the 6th largest affiliate in the nation and for over 6 years been the leader in quality service. It focuses its services on youth ages 5-25. Our Mission: We build trusting and enduring relationships that encourage and support young people

Position: Lead Mentor

POSITION PURPOSE: The primary goal of this position is to ensure children, youth and young adults, served in our ABCToday Schools program enjoy the full benefits of our Roadmap - Theory of Change Framework.

Outcomes/Goals

Organize Group Mentoring Program

• Leads and organizes groups by facilitating group relationship development, lessons and co-facilitating with assigned volunteers on a schedule established in coordination with the school. mentoring meetings, experiences and activities in partnership with Site Supervisor
• Coordinate communication with parents/guardians, teachers, Mentoring Site Supervisor and other relevant supports in youth's life when necessary.
• Work with Site Supervisor, community champions and school district to plan activities and experiences for youth following the BBBSEMO Theory of Change.
• Maintain progress monitoring data for each mentee, including utilization of the Achievement Tracker developed in partnership with each mentee
• Maintain attendance records for all mentoring sessions in MatchForce
  
  

Partner With Site Supervisor And School

• Attend and actively participate in weekly check-ins with Mentoring Site Supervisor to review progress of mentees and adjust programming as needed
• Work primarily from the school and be accessible to students and families, including scheduled weekend hours
• Conduct monthly check-ins with school point of contact along with Mentoring Site Supervisor for feedback and applies that feedback to program adjustments.
• Integrate into the school staffing model to provide value and add services to ensure alignment with school policies
• Assist Site Supervisor with enrollment and assessment of students and families into Group Mentoring program with a goal of approximately 40 active youth
  
  

Support the development of the Group Mentoring 2.0 structure by:

• Collaborate with other departments within agency to support group mentoring ie, enrollment, recruitment and marketing/communications
• Prepare and implement mentoring curriculum and activities, while also recommending adjustments to materials as needed
• Create semester and yearly plans for the group outlining goals and activities planned
• Participate in the development of new outcome reports
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities May Be Assigned As Necessary

Job Competencies

Organizing- Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources efficiently and effectively; arranges information and files in a useful manner. Knowledgeable about all aspects of an organization; knows how to get things done both through informal and formal channels and the informal network.

Interpersonal Savvy – Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; listens; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; truly values people; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Results/Outcome Orientation---Is motivated by results; can be counted on to meet and exceed goals successfully; bottom-line oriented; pushes self for results; sets clear objectives and measures, monitors process and progress.

Client Focus (youth, parents, and volunteers)- Build community, holding space for clients; makes extra efforts to meet client needs, surfaces underlying client concerns and interests and builds buy-in to make essential changes; creates and maintains a team spirit that is "client first" and meets their needs vs. checks compliance boxes; utilizes feedback from client surveys to inform planning and drive improvements; aligns systems and processes to ensure responsiveness and to anticipate client needs.

Agency Values

We Center Youth (the Individual and their Family)

• We prioritize the needs and the safety of youth and families in our decision-making, actions, and owning our outcomes.
• Listen to, learn from, and support youth to be experts of their own lives and futures. We develop with youth, not for youth.
• We welcome all youth regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or ability. We respect and affirm young people's personhood, unique abilities, contributions, and ideas.
  
  

We Progress and Grow Intentionally

• We strive to improve our services and impact in our community.
• Demonstrate intention by choosing partnerships, making decisions, and using language that aligns with where we want to go.
• We use creativity, innovation, and continuous learning to engage as many stakeholders as possible.
  
  

We Cultivate Belongingness

• We encourage everyone to be their authentic selves and we strive to cultivate an environment where all youth, families, staff, board members, mentors, and community partners feel respected, valued, and accepted.
• We bring participants together to provide an environment where they feel like they belong. We bridge gaps to drive agency-wide connections and partnerships.
• Make opportunities to enjoy time together in meaningful ways.
  
  

We Commit to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Principles

• Recognize and affirm the diverse backgrounds and lived experiences of all our stakeholders – youth, families, donors, mentors, staff, vendors, and community partners.
• We amplify the voices of individuals who have historically and systemically been denied opportunities to affect change. We know our organization will continue advancing when we seek diverse viewpoints.
• Progress DEI through continual learning and providing opportunities for our stakeholders to contribute to our mission.
  
  

We Succeed When We Collaborate and Communicate

• Through strong communication between our staff, mentors, youth, parents, board members, and partners, we build impactful connections. Relationship building is at the core of our work.
• We provide opportunities for staff and program participants to express their experiences, with the goal of advancing the organization and making improvements to support our communities.
• We commit to building and sustaining effective collaboration throughout the organization. To do so, we must incorporate clear, inclusive communication in all our efforts.
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Technology/computer skills needed. Proficient in the following platforms: MS Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, & Teams); Outlook, & Zoom.
• Flexible work hours to meet the needs of schools, team members and community leaders/organizations including nights and weekends.
• Must have car, valid driver's license, and meet state-required automobile insurance minimums.
  
  

Typical Profile of a Big Brothers Big Sisters Team Member:

• 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 Really 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
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary will be based upon professional and academic experience
• 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.
• 50% contribution toward daily parking in covered garage (employee covers approximately $31.50 per month).
• 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
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Americans with Disabilities Act

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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