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Mentoring Specialist- Enrollment Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah
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Description
Compensation Type: Hourly wagesJob Type:
Full Time
Hybrid (remote and in-person)
Pay Range: $20-$21/hour DOE
Organization's Mission: Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Position Summary: Position Summary
Mentoring Specialists focusing on Enrollment are responsible for promoting positive youth development and improving children’s lives by establishing the positive mentoring relationships between volunteer mentors and children facing adversity. This includes working with program volunteers, families and children to provide professional training, screening for child safety, and creating a strong sense of affiliation with BBBSU. As part of the Community Based Enrollment Team, the Mentoring Specialist will work under the supervision of the Community Based Program Manager to ensure the Agency is enrolling and matching children who need a mentor with appropriate volunteers.
Primary Responsibilities: Service Delivery Responsibilities
Ensure high-level child safety and consistently apply risk management knowledge by following Agency Policies and Procedures throughout all aspects of job function.
Be proactive to stay current on child safety best practices.
Diligently identify potential child safety concerns for volunteers, children, and families throughout the enrollment and matching process and follow appropriate notification procedures as necessary.
Responsible for Program Enrollment and Matching according to the Service Delivery Model, including:
Volunteer and Child & Family Orientation
Participant Screening and Training
Interviews & Assessments
Match Recommendations and Introductions.
Provide high quality services and maintain accurate and timely records for all program participants to ensure measurable outcomes for children served.
Know and follow BBBSU Program Standards and Policies.
Other Responsibilities
Consult with other service delivery staff and/or supervisor as appropriate. Participate in monthly staff, team, and supervision meetings.
Participate in BBBSU outreach and fundraising activities that will benefit the region and agency.
Share with development and/or marketing staff potential partnership relationships as discovered through volunteers’ and parents’ employers and affiliations.
Help enrollment team with assigned projects.
Desired Qualifications: Primary Qualifications and Skills
Must have a strong belief and commitment to the BBBSU mission
Bachelor’s Degree in social services or a related field
Knowledge and skill base in Youth Development
Excellent customer service, multicultural competence, and both written and verbal communication skills, including ability to listen and pick up on non-verbal cues, including tone, to enhance interpersonal communication and understanding.
Ability to collect meaningful data and draw solid conclusions
Ability to effectively collaborate with co-workers and teams
Additional Requirements
Must have transportation and meet state required automobile insurance minimums to travel as needed to visit clients in homes along the Wasatch Front
Routine office environment. Flexible work hours to meet customer needs
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish Preferred
Benefits / Why Work With Us: Employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Wellness coverage available on the first day of the month following your start date
22 Days of PTO + 8 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Volunteer Days which includes, Vacation, Sick, Personal days, AND the week between the December Holidays (12/26 – 12/30). * Time off is pro-rated based on start date
How to Apply: email resume and cover letter to camille.jenkins@bbbsu.org
Location: Wasatch Front
Information
Organization Website: Visit websiteContact: Nicholina Womack
Email: nicholina.womack@bbbsu.org
Phone: 8013130303