Social and Emotional (SEW) Mentor (Part-Time, Seasonal)

CHADS COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH•Chesterfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CHADS Coalition for Mental Health is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide. Program Description: CHADS believes the emotional well-being of youth is enhanced through building self-esteem, self-efficacy, decreasing bullying behaviors, decreasing risk taking behaviors and supporting the development of social and emotional skills. To support the social and emotional well-being of a child, CHADS utilizes an assortment of evidence-based programs. These programs include but are not limited to one on one social and emotional mentoring, Second Step, group mentoring, and classroom/student observations. Job Description for SEW Mentor: The SEW Mentor is a part-time, seasonal position that runs mid-May through the end of June, providing services at a summer school in Franklin County. Mentoring sessions take place during the school day, Monday-Thursday 8am-3pm, up to 25 hours per week.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mental health or related field
1 – 3 years’ experience working with elementary or middle school students and parents
1 – 3 years’ experience and understanding in promoting social and emotional learning
Energetic with the ability to engage with youth, parents, and schools.
Excellent organizational skills, time management, record keeping skills, and meets deadlines.
Knowledge and compassion regarding suicide and bullying prevention
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Team-player attitude and ability to understand and effectively share the CHADS’ mission.
Desire to work in an environment of measurable accountability.
Must be comfortable using computer applications and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, live video conferencing.
This position requires access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Provide individual (in person) mentoring to students through CHADS Coalition’s Social Emotional Learning curriculum at assigned school building.
Administer, collect, and submit all SEW data per program policy.
Maintain all records as specified by funder or agency.
Ensure all SEW programs are implemented to fidelity and meet highest quality standards.
Meet or exceed individual program outputs and outcomes for the SEW Program
Attend both agency and program staff meetings regularly.
Maintain 75% impactful hours.
Any task assigned by the SEW Program Manager that is appropriate for this role.