What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen Center Mentor position at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill?
TITLE: Teen Center Mentor
DEPARTMENT: Teen Center
REPORTS TO: Program Director
Job Summary
Are you interested in making a positive impact on the teens in our community? Do you have experience or an interest in being a mentor to our teen population by providing a safe and engaging space to learn and develop? This is the role for you! In this role, you will help give teens a safe place to belong and a chance to have a good time while making healthy decisions. On a typical day you may lead engaging activities, ensure the safety and maintenance of the center, play games, and develop meaningful relationships with teens.
Job Functions
- Maintain a safe environment for teens.
- Provide supervision and support for teens throughout their time at the Club.
- Assist in the promotion and interpretation of the Club philosophies, methods and accomplishments as it relate to teen programming.
- Provide employment, health, life skills and training opportunities to Club teens using needs-based and interest-based programs.
- Assist with the promotion and implementation of all other teen program initiatives that reinforce a positive self-identity.
- Participate in Club staff meetings to ensure teen interests and concerns are addressed in a manner consistent with, and in conformance with, the mission and policies of the Boys & Girls Club.
- Serve as a positive adult role model at all Club, local and national events.
- Assist with any additional projects as assigned by Teen Director.
- Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in Club's employee handbook and elsewhere.
Education and Experience
- Experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in designing and implementing programs for teens.
Abilities
- Excellent human relations, verbal and written communications skills.
- Sound judgement and ability to respond appropriately to the unexpected.
- Ability to collaborate with other community-based teen organizations and social service agencies.
Environmental and Working Conditions
Normal internal office environment. Must be able to work weekends and evenings. . The model Teen Mentor will thrive in an extraordinarily fast-paced environment that features constant change, flexibility and a need to be innovative and creative.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical requirements include: sight, hearing, standing for more than four hours each day, other physical requirements needed to complete essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned. Necessary mental requirements include: concentration and focus on teen outreach and membership objectives.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Why are you the best fit for this position?
- Can you tell us about any skills or experience you have that might be helpful in this job?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22