Peer Mentor - Bilingual - Up to 2 Hours Per Week

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains • Evans, CO

6d

About The Position

The Peer Mentor (PM) will work with mentees to assist them with school and cultural integration. The PM will work with 2-3 mentees to provide academic support, social support, college and career planning, and attend school or community events with them. The PM will work closely with the Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains (LFSRM) staff to coordinate schedules, track and report hours, help with LFSRM events and office tasks, and meet regularly to discuss any challenges and successes along the way. The PM will also be required to attend workshops regarding workplace expectations and college and career readiness.

Requirements

• High school Junior and Senior students who have been in the US for at least 3 years.
• In good standings with grades and attendance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission, values and vision of Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Meet with mentees at least 4 times per month for the duration of the school year (September-May).
• Provide academic support through tutoring before, during, or after school.
• Attend social events at school such as sporting events, dances, club meetings, etc.
• Discuss college and career readiness and goal setting with mentees.
• Coordinate with families to attend school conferences or other events.
• Get together outside of school to attend community events, cultural celebrations/holidays, or to simply hang out.
• Include a check-in with the mentee's family once per month to ensure they are doing well, see if they need assistance receiving services from LFSRM staff, or have any questions about their student or the mentorship program.
• Assist LFSRM staff with various office tasks such as organizing and keeping inventory of the storage unit, helping to file paperwork, learning about the organization and the different roles of each employee, and other tasks as assigned.
• Track and report hours regularly, entering hours, activities, and feedback timely on a shared google spreadsheet.
• Attend 1 workshop and/or activity per month, which include workplace expectations, college preparation and college campus field trips, and career readiness preparation.
• Provide extra time for academic support.
• Optional work during summer camp: Provide support to LFSRM school staff during summer camp, which includes helping to set up and clean up activities, helping to lead craft or nutrition activities with camp attendees, and helping to record attendance, transition between classrooms, and maintain safety and fun for all participants.
• Create a schedule that works for themselves and their mentees to meet weekly while allowing time for academics and other extracurricular activities.
• Consistently report hours and activities on time by submitting weekly updates through a shared google spreadsheet on activities performed with mentees, total time spent with them, and any challenges or successes they're facing.
• Maintain professional communication, including working with mentees to establish and maintain a schedule for meetings, submitting updates through the google spreadsheet by the due date, and replying to emails/text messages in a timely manner.
• Use various forms of technology such as google spreadsheets, emails, and phones to perform tasks, communicate, and learn from.
• Independently problem-solve challenges that may arise and maintain communication about these challenges.
• Communicate if the family of mentees need any services that LFSRM can provide, such as school supplies or diapers.

Benefits

• Career Exploration Internship Program elective credit for school – 0.5 credits
• Work experience and training on professional skill development, workplace expectations, and a job reference by completing the mentorship
• Direct coaching on college preparation and the opportunity to attend college campus tours
• Direct coaching on career readiness and the job application processes
• All lessons will have snacks provided
• Extra time for tutoring and connecting

What This Job Offers

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