HOPE Youth Mentoring Caseworker

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF STEUBEN LIVINGSTON CO • Penn Yan, NY

1d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Coordination and implementation of the HOPE Youth Mentoring Program.

Requirements

• High School diploma required. Some college preferred.
• Relevant professional experience with youth and families preferred.
• Prior experience with volunteer management preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends, flexible schedule to meet program needs.
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal/written skills
• Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support organizational mission, philosophy, and policies
• Ability to work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, screening, training and supervision of adult mentors.
• Support for mentors (“in-service” trainings, validation of mentor’s efforts, and physical and emotional support for mentors).
• Supervision and support of existing matches.
• Assess needs of referred youth to determine program enrollment.
• Provide enrollment interview and potential intake with referred youth(s) and family.
• Public presentations about HOPE to groups for recruitment purposes.
• Liaison between referring agencies, schools, families, and mentors.
• Maintain files and documentation on current matches and unmatched youth, including Program Evaluations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case management documentation in program database(s) for all program activities and participants.
• Preparation of monthly and annual program reports.
• Coordinate monthly program group outings/activities for matched and unmatched program youth.
• Provide transportation to/from program group outings/activities for youth, as needed.
• Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator with planning and implementing a yearly recognition event for mentors.
• Maintain open lines of communication with mentors and youth families.
• Attend agency annual functions as requested.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED