Mentor Liaison

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change. We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully. For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required)
Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
3 to 6 months of experience recruiting and managing volunteers (strongly preferred)
Experience with Salesforce (preferred)

Responsibilities

Maintains communication and coordination with appropriate Youth Villages staff to evaluate volunteer needs and performance
Conducts ongoing assessment of volunteer mentors and mentor program
Communicates with mentors regularly and implements improvements
Conducts workshops to provide continuous training for mentors
Leads orientation and other trainings for new mentors
Maintains list for youth in need of mentors
Documents mentor program goals and outcomes
Develops plan to recruit new mentors for each program
Creates slide deck presented to civic groups, professional organizations, etc.
Recruits volunteers through speaking engagements, network connections, and requests generated from outreach materials
Screens, interviews, and matches volunteers with youth
Complies with standards set by the Youth Villages Mentoring Partnership
Performs other related duties as assigned