College Mentor for Adults (Program Specialist)

Mains'l•Chico, CA

19d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Mains'l is seeking a dynamic College Support Professional to provide collegiate, social, vocational, and independent living skills support to adults with developmental concerns enrolled in our college program. Mains'l College Essential Plus programs offer support to adults to reach their educational hopes and dreams! At Mains'l we strive for continuous employee development to achieve the personal and professional goals of our employees. Mains'l has a variety of training, development, and career growth opportunities in social services, behavioral health, mental health, health care, finance, clerical, informational technology, human resources, nursing, and management. We are currently looking for someone who is looking for part-time work. The schedule is Monday- Friday between the hours of 8 am-6 pm. Job Type: part-time Salary: $18.50 /hour. The average schedule is Monday through Friday with hours depending on the College Plus students' class schedules. Times vary from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM . There are monthly evening and potential weekend social activities that will adjust the normal weekly schedule Job Type: part-time Pay: From $18.25 per hour Benefits: Mains’l offers full benefits to Full-time staff including paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, health, dental, life and vision insurance, 401k, paid funeral leave, parental leave, 2 weeks of paid jury leave, and education assistance (tuition reimbursement). Pay Scale: Starting rate: $18.25 per hour Maximum Pay Rate: $19.25 per hour based on years of experience at Mains'l. Mains’l is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Requirements

Ability to work with limited to no supervision
Ability to navigate college campuses and utilize student resources like financial aid, tutoring, academic counseling, etc.
Experience working with college students and/or people who have disabilities
Ability to communicate clearly and be professional in a variety of settings
Ability to help plan program events and activities
Ability to plan and present a workshop or activity
Ability to make decisions for the good of the students, program, and fellow team members

Nice To Haves

Someone who is flexible and adaptable to change
Positive with a great attitude
Able to have fun and have a good sense of humor
Patient and empathetic with good listening skills
Honest and level-headed
Someone who actively engages in positive social interactions
Respectful, team-oriented and have an open mind and accepting of constructive criticism

Responsibilities

Support for helping students navigate the Chico State and Butte County campuses and become familiar with different departments and services
Support for breaking down homework assignments into clear steps and helping students stay organized
Assist students in finding appropriate tutors
Help students learn how to live independently
Support the students by utilizing community resources
Must have own vehicle with valid driver's license and current auto insurance