Professional Mentor "Friend"

Friends of the Children • Vancouver, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is not dependent on federal funding. Our mission is to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors—12+ years, no matter what. Unlike other programs, we exclusively focus on children who are also facing many systemic obstacles for whom short-term solutions and single-programmatic solutions will not work. Throughout the 12+ years in the program, our team supports youth to set and accomplish academic and developmental goals, while consistently supporting each youth through the unique challenges they face. Over the long-term, our goals ensure that youth graduate from high school ready for post-secondary education, employment, or military service, steer clear of the juvenile justice system, set positive life goals, and adopt healthy lifestyles. Ultimately, our trauma-informed approach supports youth to develop skills for self-sufficiency and breaking the cycle of generational poverty so they will thrive as mentally and physically healthy, empowered members of society.

Requirements

• Willingness to commit for a minimum of three years
• Have a safe and reliable vehicle for driving to various work locations and transporting youth
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Technical skills that include ability to utilize a computer, MS Outlook email and calendar, smart phone, and the ability to learn and adapt to other various types of web-based platforms for expense reporting, time tracking for payroll, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in varied capacities and settings
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish or Chuukese preferred but not required
• A sense of humor is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support a roster of eight (8) youth
• Spend four (4) hours each week supporting each of the youth on your roster
• Two hours each week in school
• Two hours each week in the community
• Manage and coordinate schedules with your youths’ caregivers and teachers
• Manage allocated monthly budget for each youth
• Maintain your Outlook calendar to reflect your schedule and location accurately.
• Document touchpoints and activities with your youth and their families, teachers, and others accurately and timely in our data system, including Weekly outings, Annual assessments, Quarterly reports
• Maintain a 40-hour work schedule that Is Tuesday through Saturday (with Sundays and Mondays off)
• Includes afternoons and evenings (typically from 9:00/10:00 a.m. to 6:00/7:00 p.m.)
• Attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled meetings
• 1:1 with your Program Manager
• Team meetings
• All Staff meetings
• Workgroups
• Transport youth in your personal vehicle with mileage reimbursed
• Collaborate with your Program Manager and the Programming & Wellness Manager to provide wrap around support for your youth and their families
• Participate in and support special activities and fundraising events
• Fulfil other responsibilities as requested

Benefits

• Medical, dental, EAP, and vision coverage paid 100% for the employee by the organization; 25% of the premium for dependents is paid for by the organization
• 401k plan with matching of up to 2.5%
• Long-term Disability, Life, and ADD coverage paid 100% for the employee by the organization
• 120 hours vacation (with progressive increases based on longevity)
• 80 hours sick
• 10 paid holidays
• 6 mental health days
• Paid time off for the work days that occur during our closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree