Social and Emotional Wellbeing Mentor Part-Time

CHADS COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH•Saint Charles, MO

7d•$21 - $23•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. 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. The SEW Mentor is a part-time position that runs September - May. Mentoring sessions take place during the school day, Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm, up to 32 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours/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 social emotional learning
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 and group mentoring to students through CHADS Coalition’s Social Emotional Learning curriculum at assigned school buildings.
Communicate regularly with school personnel and families.
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.
Attend both agency and program staff meetings regularly.
Maintain 75% impactful hours.
Any task assigned by the Program Manager that is appropriate for this role.