Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
In School Mentoring Lead Mentor
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Description
Position:
In School Mentoring Lead Mentor
FLSA Classification:
Exempt
Reporting Relationship:
In School Mentoring Coordinator
ABOUT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METRO CHICAGO (BBBSMC):
BBBSMC'S Mission
is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
BBBSMC'S Vision
is that all youth achieve their full potential.
BBBSMC is an affiliate of the oldest, most respected mentoring organization in the US. BBBSMC is a professionally managed, mission driven, performance-based organization providing high quality, safe and impactful 1:1 mentoring services to over 1,300 children/families across four counties in Metro Chicago: Cook, DuPage and Lake Counties in Illinois and NW Indiana.
As Metro Chicago and Northwest Indiana's largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, BBBSMC makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles") from age seven through high school graduation. Private corporate, foundation and individual contributions provide BBBSMC'S revenue base upon which we build programming that meets the needs of each child individually. Our programs are proven to keep kids in school, build positive behaviors and on the path to post-graduate success. Learn more at www.BBBSCHGO.org.
BBBS's Core Value
is that we deeply believe Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is paramount and fundamental to BBBS's success. We all work to build and maintain an inclusive and equitable work environment for our staff, volunteers, and program participants. It is our belief that every staff member should embrace DEI principles in the decision-making process. Therefore, we fully expect the ideal candidate will carry out their function with these core values in mind and treat everyone respectfully, fairly and equitably.
Position Summary:
The ISM Lead Mentor will work out of an assigned school, supporting approximately 50 elementary school aged youth (Littles) through facilitating both group and individual mentoring sessions. The Lead Mentor will provide positive role modeling and exposure to help Littles plan and set goals, increase social and emotional skills, as well as their self-confidence and sense of belonging. The support will be provided by facilitating group-specific curriculum along with individual mentoring sessions with Littles as needed, along with additional volunteer management and collaboration. The Lead Mentor will collaborate with a Mentoring Coordinator to enroll participants and effectively deliver the program's curriculum. An ideal candidate will be able to form relationships with youth that lead to positive outcomes.
Responsibilities:In conjunction with ISM Coordinator, schedule, process, interview, assess and match (group and one-to-one) participating youth based on assessment recommendationsLeads mentoring groups by facilitating group relationship development and scheduled lessons in coordination with the site schoolMentors a caseload of youth either in a group or 1:1 match relationship during scheduled sessions throughout the yearMaintains progress monitoring data for each LittlePrepares and implements mentoring curriculum and activities, while also recommending adjustments to material as neededImplements positive behavior facilitation strategies to ensure a safe group mentoring environmentMaintains attendance records for all mentoring sessions in MatchforceAttends and actively participates in weekly check-ins with the ISM Coordinator to review progress of Littles and adjust programming as neededConducts monthly check-ins with the school point of contact along with the ISM CoordinatorIntegrate into the school staffing model to provide value add service and ensure alignment with school policies and developmentCoordinate communication with parents/guardians, teachers, ISM Coordinator, BBBSChi program team and other relevant supports in youth's life when necessary.Other duties as assignedQualifications:
A belief in the Mission and Vision of BBBSAssociate's degree required and at least 1 year relevant work experience in related fields, such as social work, counseling, social services, child development, or educationPrevious experience working in schools preferredBilingual (English/Spanish) a plusSolid understanding about and willingness to perform as a Mandated ReporterAssessment and relational development experience with child and adult populationsUnderstanding of child development and family dynamicsExperience working in diverse populations is preferredExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsAbility to work both in team and independently exercising good judgment, make sound decisions & problem solvingAbility to work with confidential information requiredA strong commitment to quality and resultsStrong computer skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Work, Outlook, Excel and internet based applicationsAbility to collect meaningful data and draw solid conclusions
Work Environment:
This position operates in a professional office environment.
There is an expectation to work onsite five days a week.
If interested in applying, please forward your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
BBBS Career Page
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
Attn: Human Resources
130 S. Jefferson St., 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
Position:
In School Mentoring Lead Mentor
FLSA Classification:
Exempt
Reporting Relationship:
In School Mentoring Coordinator
ABOUT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METRO CHICAGO (BBBSMC):
BBBSMC'S Mission
is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
BBBSMC'S Vision
is that all youth achieve their full potential.
BBBSMC is an affiliate of the oldest, most respected mentoring organization in the US. BBBSMC is a professionally managed, mission driven, performance-based organization providing high quality, safe and impactful 1:1 mentoring services to over 1,300 children/families across four counties in Metro Chicago: Cook, DuPage and Lake Counties in Illinois and NW Indiana.
As Metro Chicago and Northwest Indiana's largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, BBBSMC makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles") from age seven through high school graduation. Private corporate, foundation and individual contributions provide BBBSMC'S revenue base upon which we build programming that meets the needs of each child individually. Our programs are proven to keep kids in school, build positive behaviors and on the path to post-graduate success. Learn more at www.BBBSCHGO.org.
BBBS's Core Value
is that we deeply believe Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is paramount and fundamental to BBBS's success. We all work to build and maintain an inclusive and equitable work environment for our staff, volunteers, and program participants. It is our belief that every staff member should embrace DEI principles in the decision-making process. Therefore, we fully expect the ideal candidate will carry out their function with these core values in mind and treat everyone respectfully, fairly and equitably.
Position Summary:
The ISM Lead Mentor will work out of an assigned school, supporting approximately 50 elementary school aged youth (Littles) through facilitating both group and individual mentoring sessions. The Lead Mentor will provide positive role modeling and exposure to help Littles plan and set goals, increase social and emotional skills, as well as their self-confidence and sense of belonging. The support will be provided by facilitating group-specific curriculum along with individual mentoring sessions with Littles as needed, along with additional volunteer management and collaboration. The Lead Mentor will collaborate with a Mentoring Coordinator to enroll participants and effectively deliver the program's curriculum. An ideal candidate will be able to form relationships with youth that lead to positive outcomes.
Responsibilities:In conjunction with ISM Coordinator, schedule, process, interview, assess and match (group and one-to-one) participating youth based on assessment recommendationsLeads mentoring groups by facilitating group relationship development and scheduled lessons in coordination with the site schoolMentors a caseload of youth either in a group or 1:1 match relationship during scheduled sessions throughout the yearMaintains progress monitoring data for each LittlePrepares and implements mentoring curriculum and activities, while also recommending adjustments to material as neededImplements positive behavior facilitation strategies to ensure a safe group mentoring environmentMaintains attendance records for all mentoring sessions in MatchforceAttends and actively participates in weekly check-ins with the ISM Coordinator to review progress of Littles and adjust programming as neededConducts monthly check-ins with the school point of contact along with the ISM CoordinatorIntegrate into the school staffing model to provide value add service and ensure alignment with school policies and developmentCoordinate communication with parents/guardians, teachers, ISM Coordinator, BBBSChi program team and other relevant supports in youth's life when necessary.Other duties as assignedQualifications:
A belief in the Mission and Vision of BBBSAssociate's degree required and at least 1 year relevant work experience in related fields, such as social work, counseling, social services, child development, or educationPrevious experience working in schools preferredBilingual (English/Spanish) a plusSolid understanding about and willingness to perform as a Mandated ReporterAssessment and relational development experience with child and adult populationsUnderstanding of child development and family dynamicsExperience working in diverse populations is preferredExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsAbility to work both in team and independently exercising good judgment, make sound decisions & problem solvingAbility to work with confidential information requiredA strong commitment to quality and resultsStrong computer skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Work, Outlook, Excel and internet based applicationsAbility to collect meaningful data and draw solid conclusions
Work Environment:
This position operates in a professional office environment.
There is an expectation to work onsite five days a week.
If interested in applying, please forward your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
BBBS Career Page
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
Attn: Human Resources
130 S. Jefferson St., 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60661