Mentor Specialist

Peckham, Inc.•Lansing, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Staff positions are supportive roles providing support to our rehabilitation mission. Applicants for staff positions do not need to have a barrier to employment to be eligible for these roles. To ensure full consideration for a staff position, please attach a resume to your application so we can gain a complete view of your experiences Peckham Inc. - Youth Mentoring Specialist MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Provide an orientation and training program to train mentors and youth. · Support mentors in creating and updating Individual Mentoring Plans for each participating student. · Establish a culture with the youth to set weekly goals and inspire youth through strength-based activities · Collect mentor logs and document interactions · Provide interviewing and criminal background checks on all mentors and complete each mentors on-boarding process · Set-up and maintain program files for each mentor and mentee · Provide support to new mentors and new mentees · Build a strong network with community partners and stakeholders to expand and enhance mentoring program · Host family engagement events, mentor/mentee events, and recruiting events · Develop and supervise programming for youth (leadership skills class once per week) · Write detailed treatment plans, observation notes, and interim reports · Create lesson plans and deliver thought out curriculum to students in classroom setting · Communicate regularly with stakeholders and community partners · Network with community partners to develop give-back projects and Talent Tours for youth · Maintain each student’s case file with regular case notes and updated treatment plans · Develop and maintain a robust data tracking tool OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Perform follow-up surveys to measure customer satisfaction and program outcomes. · Maintain safe and clean work environment · Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders · Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards · Be a strong team player which includes sharing ideas, supporting each other, and over-all care about the success of everyone around you · Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES · This position will not have direct supervisory responsibilities · Develop a unified team that reflects Peckham’s culture and values · Provide mentorship and coaching MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS · Pass and maintain a successful background check · 5 years of experience working with youth · Have clean driving record PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Experience in working with mentor programs, and/or experience in working with adjudicated youth desired · Bachelors degree with a minimum of 2 years experience working with youth · Experience planning events PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please: Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you Click HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you Email us at [email protected] Call us at (517) 316-4000 Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm) Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Business Line: Human Services Location: Lansing, MI Worker Sub-Type: Staff Member Click here to return to the main search page ABOUT PECKHAM Peckham is a national award-winning social enterprise, recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We accomplish our mission by working with community partners and through our own diverse business lines consisting of apparel manufacturing, warehousing, call centers, environmental services, and farming. Peckham prides itself on having a great culture which fosters a respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, share ideas, and engage in lifelong learning. Our culture further supports our mission by encouraging flexibility, health, and wellness. Staff enjoy benefits such as generous PTO policies, modern facilities, pet friendly work sites, free fruit, fitness classes, massages available for purchase, and opportunities for flexible work arrangements. MISSION Peckham, a nonprofit community vocational rehabilitation organization, is a unique business and human services agency which values quality, diversity, and performance. Our mission is to provide a wide range of opportunities to maximize human potential for persons striving for greater independence and self-sufficiency. We embrace collaboration, effective resource management, and innovative approaches to achieve world-class excellence. VISION To prove that people with disabilities and other barriers are more than capable of delivering world-class, high-quality products and solutions. Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law Peckham participates in the E-Verify program. For more information please click follow this link For information on Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER), follow this link Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION NOTICE Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. [1] Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For more information on the equal employment obligations of Federal contractors, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. Visit www.peckham.org to learn more.

Requirements

Pass and maintain a successful background check
5 years of experience working with youth
Have clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with mentor programs, and/or experience in working with adjudicated youth desired
Bachelors degree with a minimum of 2 years experience working with youth
Experience planning events

Responsibilities

Provide an orientation and training program to train mentors and youth.
Support mentors in creating and updating Individual Mentoring Plans for each participating student.
Establish a culture with the youth to set weekly goals and inspire youth through strength-based activities
Collect mentor logs and document interactions
Provide interviewing and criminal background checks on all mentors and complete each mentors on-boarding process
Set-up and maintain program files for each mentor and mentee
Provide support to new mentors and new mentees
Build a strong network with community partners and stakeholders to expand and enhance mentoring program
Host family engagement events, mentor/mentee events, and recruiting events
Develop and supervise programming for youth (leadership skills class once per week)
Write detailed treatment plans, observation notes, and interim reports
Create lesson plans and deliver thought out curriculum to students in classroom setting
Communicate regularly with stakeholders and community partners
Network with community partners to develop give-back projects and Talent Tours for youth
Maintain each student’s case file with regular case notes and updated treatment plans
Develop and maintain a robust data tracking tool
Perform follow-up surveys to measure customer satisfaction and program outcomes.
Maintain safe and clean work environment
Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders
Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards
Be a strong team player which includes sharing ideas, supporting each other, and over-all care about the success of everyone around you
Other duties as assigned
Develop a unified team that reflects Peckham’s culture and values
Provide mentorship and coaching