Bilingual - In School Mentoring Lead

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago•Chicago, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (BBBSChi) is seeking two Bilingual - In School Mentoring Lead Mentors to work out of James Shields Middle School. BBBSChi's mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth, with a vision that all youth achieve their full potential. This role involves facilitating both group and individual mentoring sessions for approximately 50-80 elementary school-aged youth. The Lead Mentor will provide positive role modeling, help youth plan and set goals, increase social and emotional skills, and build self-confidence and a sense of belonging. Support is delivered through group-specific curriculum and individual mentoring sessions, along with volunteer management and collaboration. The Lead Mentor will work with a Mentoring Manager to enroll participants and effectively deliver the program's curriculum, aiming to form relationships with youth that lead to positive outcomes.

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 1 -year relevant work experience in related fields, such as social work, counseling, social services, child development, or education
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
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 a 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
Demonstrate ability to build rapport, engage, and work effectively with youth from diverse backgrounds in a supportive and age-appropriate manner

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in schools with youth directly preferred
Experience working in diverse populations is preferred

Responsibilities

In conjunction with ISM Manager, schedule, process, interview, assess and match (group and one-to-one) participating youth based on assessment recommendations
Leads mentoring groups by facilitating group relationship development and scheduled lessons in coordination with the site school
Mentors a caseload of youth either in a group or 1:1 match relationship during scheduled sessions throughout the year
Maintains progress monitoring data for each Little.
Prepares and implements mentoring curriculum and activities, while also recommending adjustments to material as needed
Implements positive behavior facilitation strategies to ensure a safe group mentoring environment
Provides timely (no later than 48 hours) documentation; including attendance, session notes and match activities, and ensures all required data is accurately entered into agency databases
Attends and actively participates in weekly check-ins with the ISM Manager to review progress of Littles and adjust programming as needed
Conducts monthly check-ins with the school point of contact along with the ISM Manager
Integrate into the school staffing model to provide value add service and ensure alignment with school policies and development
Coordinate communication with parents/guardians, teachers, ISM Coordinator, BBBSChi program team and other relevant supports in youth’s life when necessary
Plans, coordinates, and attends BBBSChi and school-sponsored events, including welcome back and end-of-year celebrations, field trips, and enrichment outings, ensuring youth engagement and program visibility
Participates in agency training, team meetings, and professional development opportunities to enhance service delivery and youth outcomes
Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by providing feedback on curriculum, processes, and program structure
Ensures compliance with BBBS Standards of Practice and youth safety protocols at all times
Incorporate Agency approved AI-supported tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to enhance service delivery, improve workflow efficiency.
Other duties as assigned