Youth Service Manager/Regional Director for High School Program

The Dream Program•South Burlington, VT

4h•$42,500 - $52,995

About The Position

The Youth Service Manager/Regional Director (YSM/YSD) for Guided Mentoring High School Programs is part of a program offered by The DREAM Program, Inc. Guided Mentoring is a two-tiered approach to cross-age mentoring that fosters mentoring relationships between high school and elementary-aged youth throughout Vermont and the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire. The program kicks off with an in depth mentor-in-training curriculum which prepares high schoolers to be effective mentors and provides a space for them to celebrate their group and self-identities, to develop a robust sense of place, and to explore their role within their homes places—which we think is a testament to all that is possible when relationships are done well. The YSM/YSD will work under the direction of the Guided Mentoring Program Director to oversee this program’s weekly curriculum and support the two tiered structure in addition to managing a number of relationships between school partners and DREAM. The Guided Mentoring program applies a multi-tiered mentorship design centering on high school youth, utilizing near peer mentoring both for and with our high school youth. Accordingly, this position is for those who have recent professional or lived experience with high school age youth. This position operates in the greater Burlington, VT area at several school sites with ongoing programming and will include additional school sites with partnerships being cultivated. This is a FULL TIME position. DREAM is committed to serving our youth with culturally appropriate programming. We seek members who contribute to the diversity and excellence of The DREAM Program and who foster an inclusive environment. The Experience of a High School Youth Service Manager/Regional Director: You should expect to work a schedule that fits the schedule of those you are serving. This means there will be some regularly scheduled hours and some hours that are responsive to volunteers, youth and family demands. Additionally, the schedule will be a mix of daytime, evenings, weekdays and some occasional weekends. Managers/Directors will have agency over their schedule as long as it serves those they are supporting well. You will be engaging in person-to person communication with your team and DREAM’s stakeholders on a daily/weekly/monthly basis, both virtually and in-person. You will lead a “class” for mentors during their school day, 2-3 times weekly, which includes specific curriculum items and activities that have been created within the Guided Mentoring model. You will attend to and support relationships with youth, families, and partners who are relying on DREAM in varying capacities on a daily basis. You will participate as a member of DREAM’s employee team by attending regular meetings and driving the strategic direction of the Guided Mentoring program. You will be supervising AmeriCorps member mentors, and will be checking with them on a regular basis to support their experiences and ensure that they have the skills and tools necessary to be successful in their roles. You will be a part of a staff team that is passionate about mentoring, youth development, and love to have fun!!! During the summers, you and the team will transition to creating and delivering activities that build engagement, enrichment and fun for youth (daily and weekly schedules will likely change), as well as supporting other DREAM programs. In the Greater Burlington region a significant role during the Summer will be supporting in a managerial role DREAM's Northern Vermont Summer Enrichment programming.

Requirements

recent professional or lived experience with high school age youth

Nice To Haves

College Degree and/or Post Secondary Education Certification or Training
Youth one-on-one and group facilitation experience
Interest and investment in youth development
Commitment to holding unconditional positive regard for DREAM youth
Experience working or living in a diverse and inclusive environment with elevated, demonstrated awareness of issues of social equity and social and racial justice, and in a way that is respectful and aware of the community's experience
Demonstrated practice or education around serving diverse communities in an equitable manner
Experience supervising and leading a staff of employees, service members and volunteers with forward thinking and strategy
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills
Experience supervising and maintaining the organizational property, office, and program space
Computer proficiency: comfort with Microsoft Office apps, Google's GSuite and email communication; Innovative Mentoring Systems (IMS) experience
Demonstrated ability to manage time and set priorities while giving consideration to staff, the organization, and the self
Creativity, energy, and an entrepreneurial spirit
A contagious energy for DREAM’s work
Comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all seasons

Responsibilities

help foster a cohesive staff team, including fellow employees and AmeriCorps Members
implement the curriculum for high school mentors, including Elements of Effective Mentoring Practice and the Search Institute’s Developmental Relationship Framework
help navigate and guide supported mentoring and mentoring time between high schoolers and elementary students
interact with families to promote engagement with caregivers
support and foster strong relationships between DREAM and school personnel, partners and families
cultivate a holistic experience that goes beyond mentoring time with retreats, field trips, service learning and other out-of-school "relationship accelerators" in support of mentoring
be an integral part of recruiting, training and supporting volunteers (both AmeriCorps and others)

Benefits

Group Medical Insurance for the employee paid at 100% of cost the plan (no probationary period - plan is based on our current group offering in Vermont - a “bronze” plan level)
five weeks (25 work days) paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal days
eight (8) paid holidays (including six (6) single days, a winter break from December 24-January 1 and a November break)
free access to Employee Assistance Program and its corresponding benefits
free access to Amazon Prime buying and streaming services
paid membership in position-specific professional organization
access to professional development opportunities
DREAM gear/uniforms
access to 3% employer match retirement plan
expanded health benefits (dental and vision) with employee contribution
Mileage reimbursement is provided