Full- and Part-Time Mentors, SER Central States

Position Title:           Mentor

Reports to:                            Director of Youth Programs

           

Status:                       Non-Exempt

Type:                          Part-time      

Summary:                 Responsible for overseeing group of youth (16-18 years of age) in the Youth Working for Success Program.  Provides leadership, support, professional development and advocacy for youth participants. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

·       Adheres to the mission and Core Values of SER.

·       Takes the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship

·       Assists in creating SMART goals and timelines to achieve goals within the program period

·       Plans, organizes, mentors, and leads groups of youth in the Youth Working for Success Program

·       Meets with mentorees to ensure all needs are being met in order for youth to succeed

·       Shows interest and concern for all youth, recognizes youth as “young people” and treats them with respect

·       Creates and maintains a program culture that is conducive to meaningful learning

·       Provides a safe and welcoming program environment for all students  

·       Must be willing and able to assist youth with assigned homework and tutoring.

·       Travel to worksites and ensure youth work experience is substantial and meaningful.  

·       Coordinate with all service delivery staff

·       Reflects no ethnic, racial, religious, political or sexual bias

·       Maintains professionalism in dress and appearance

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Proficiency in computer applications.
3. Must be able to pass a criminal background check
4. Must be willing to become a mandated reporter
5. Experience working with at-risk youth

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Knowledge of employment and training programs

 

 

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Position Title:           Mentor

Reports to:                            Director of Youth Programs

           

Status:                       Non-Exempt

Type:                          Full-time       

Summary:                 Responsible for overseeing group of youth (16-18 years of age) in the Youth Working for Success Program.  Facilitate youth through entire program experience providing leadership, support, professional development and advocacy. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

·       Adheres to the mission and Core Values of SER.

·       Takes the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing one-to-one relationship

·       Assists in creating SMART goals and timelines to achieve goals within the program period

·       Plans, organizes, mentors, and leads groups of youth in the Youth Working for Success  Program

·       Meet with mentorees to ensure all needs are being met in order for youth to succeed

·       Shows interest and concern for all youth, recognizes youth as “young people” and treats them with respect

·       Creates and maintains a program culture that is conducive to meaningful learning

·       Provides a safe and welcoming program environment for all students  

·       Must be willing and able to assist youth with assigned homework and tutoring.

·       Travel to worksites and ensure youth work experience is substantial and meaningful.  

·       Coordinate with all service delivery staff

·       Reflects no ethnic, racial, religious, political or sexual bias

·       Maintains professionalism in dress and appearance

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Proficiency in computer applications.
3. Must be able to pass a criminal background check
4. Must be willing to become a mandated reporter
5. Experience working with at-risk youth

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Knowledge of employment and training programs