Bilingual - In School Mentoring Coordinator

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago•Chicago, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (BBBSChi) aims to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth, enabling them to achieve their full potential. As an affiliate of the nation's largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, BBBSChi provides high-quality mentoring services across Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties in Illinois and Indiana. The organization carefully matches children with caring, screened, and trained adult mentors, monitoring and supporting these relationships with safety measures and outcome-based activities. BBBSChi values Access, Belonging, and Opportunity, expecting all staff to embrace these principles and treat everyone respectfully and fairly. The In School Mentoring Coordinator will facilitate the logistics of the In School Mentoring (ISM) program, including collaborating with school administration, onboarding, training, and supervising mentors, and coordinating the enrollment, matching, and support of youth in the program.

Requirements

A belief in the Mission and Vision of BBBS
Ability to fluently speak Spanish and English is required
Associate’s degree required
At least 2 years relevant work experience in related fields, such as social work, counseling, social services, child development, or education
One to 2 years of supervisory experience a must
Solid understanding about and willingness to perform as a Mandated Reporter
Assessment and relational development experience with child and adult populations
Understanding of child development and family dynamics.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to work both in team and independently exercising good judgment, make sound decisions & problem solving
Ability to work with confidential information required
A strong commitment to quality and results
Strong computer skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Work, Outlook, Excel and internet-based applications
Ability to collect meaningful data and draw solid conclusions

Nice To Haves

Prior program management or coordination preferred
Experience working in diverse populations is preferred

Responsibilities

Onboard, train and supervise ISM Mentors
In conjunction with ISM Mentors, schedule, process, interview, assess and match (group and one-to-one) participating youth based on assessment recommendations
Hold information sessions with families and school staff about program
Provide learned child safety and risk management knowledge, policies, and procedures to all aspects of job
Conduct quality match support for the participating youth and mentor on a rolling, quarterly schedule to provide coaching, resources, and information to each participant as needed.
Ensure logistics of school programming, including implementation of curriculum and program schedules in collaboration with school administration
Monitor program participation and other program metrics to ensure the outcomes of the program are met
Collaborate with other in school community partners, as appropriate
Conduct monthly check-ins with school point of contact to ensure program is successful and fully integrates into the school culture and protocols
Fill in for ISM Mentors as needed
Other duties as assigned