Out of School Time Mentor (2710)

YOUTH GUIDANCE • Chicago, IL

2d • $35 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

At Youth Guidance, we believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly-trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing the youth. We meet kids where they are — physically and emotionally — to help them focus on their education, make positive choices, and remain on the right path toward life success. Founded in 1924 today Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 8,500 youth while touching the lives of more than 14,000 youth, parents, teachers, and community members. The Out of School Time Mentor creates a safe, engaging, and inclusive space for youth ages 10-18 years old during the out of school time hours, this includes after school and weekends. The OST Mentor provides guidance, support, and encouragement of program participants to promote personal growth, academic success, and positive decision making.

Requirements

• Previous mentoring or coaching experience.
• Must have minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Flexible schedule depending on mentee needs.
• Ability to understand the policies, procedures, and general organizational structure of the Chicago Public Schools.
• Ability to be proactive with projects and follow through in a timely manner with an end result that adheres to the Resource Coordinators vision.
• Ability to be flexible with program assignments and make changes to projects and proposals on the fly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in conflict resolution.
• Communication: Able to use effective written and oral communication with internal and external audiences and stakeholders; demonstrates empathy and listening
• Client orientation: Can recognize needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation to ultimately maximize impact
• Equity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity; consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace
• Growth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if change is required; Demonstrated ability to be solutions-focused, self-reflective, and dedicated the continuous improvement of service quality
• Ownership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work and work of teams ensuring delivery of high-quality work. Proven ability to be innovative and a self- starter
• Mission driven: demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization as whole and alignment with organizational values
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Mobility to perform filing

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or student working towards a degree preferred.
• Supervisory skills: effectively manages and develops others

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supportive, trusting relationships with participants.
• Encourage positive behavior, leadership, and social emotional development.
• Develop a structured development plan with clear goals with the mentee.
• Work in collaboration with Program Supervisor and school administration to identify, recruit and build relationships with up to 20 youth to participate in the mentoring relationship.
• Meet youth one on one for a minimum of 45 minutes at least twice a month.
• Work jointly with Program Supervisor to plan and execute quarterly field trips for youth throughout the school year and summer.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Support in the distribution and collection of program consents and registration forms for students.
• Assist in recruitment activities.
• Assist in the distribution of program information and publications used to promote the program.
• Communicate information and provide support for parents.
• Provide conflict resolutions with children, parents, families, and staff.
• Complete all required training and compliance requests.
• Adhere to the established program schedule and proactively communicate with supervisor in advance regarding any anticipated absences and changes in availability.
• Maintain a professional work ethic, appropriate appearance, and adherence to the dress code of the school and Youth Guidance, while consistently representing the organization in a positive and respectful manner at all times.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits for part-time employees include paid leave, paid sick leave, 401k plan (after qualifications are met), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), training, and professional development.
• You may also quality for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED