Mentor Coach

Mentoring Alliance•Waco, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mentor Coach (MC) is considered to be a Minister of the Gospel. The MC is a Christ-follower that sets an example for believers and nonbelievers and leads a life that is above reproach. This person flourishes in a biblically grounded, grace-based, Christ-centered, excellence-driven, and multiethnic environment. The mission of the Mentor Coach is to cultivate mutually transforming mentor/mentee relationships through coaching all members of a match team.

Requirements

Actively involved in a local church.
Bachelor’s or experience equivalent in Social Work, Education, Counseling, or other related fields.
3-5 years or more of experience working with students and families from various backgrounds.
Ability to counsel adults from a Biblical perspective.
Excellence in communication and interpersonal skills with people from various backgrounds.
Computer knowledge and skills to use Microsoft Office effectively and implement the database that is used to track relationships.

Responsibilities

Maintains mentee matches as 100% of referrals come through school counselors or school staff.
Develops good working relationships with parents of mentees.
Develops good working relationships with school counselors, principal and other staff.
Assists Mentor Connect Director with Mentor recruiting as needed.
Conducts in person interviews with potential Mentors.
Schedules and conducts interviews with parents/guardians of potential mentees.
Conduct pre-match training for mentors.
Plans and facilitates match parties.
Plans and facilitates annual reviews and recommitments between match teams.
Builds relationships with all members of the match team to ensure safety and match effectiveness.
Conducts regular follow-ups with all members of the match team per outlined schedule.
Provides support, guidance, and insight to each member of the match as needed.
Keeps all match information up to date on SalesForce.
Documents all significant interactions that give clarity for the life of the match.
Documents and notifies leadership of any safety concerns or violations.
Ensures matches are ended or launched when appropriate and with all necessary steps completed.
Ensures that all job duties are performed in accordance with MA’s safety and compliance standards.
Maintains SalesForce monthly follow ups of an early/on-time percentage at 70%.
Documents all communications with mentors, mentees, and mentee family members in the program database.
Completes required reports as requested and/or needed.
Reports any signs of child abuse to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Provide feedback in a timely manner to regional or Program Development leadership if any safety policy concerns arise.