Mentor Specialist

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Peckham Inc. - Youth Mentoring Specialist

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide an orientation and training program to train mentors and youth.
• Support mentors in creating and updating Individual Mentoring Plans for each participating student.
• Establish a culture with the youth to set weekly goals and inspire youth through strength-based activities
• Collect mentor logs and document interactions
• Provide interviewing and criminal background checks on all mentors and complete each mentors on-boarding process
• Set-up and maintain program files for each mentor and mentee
• Provide support to new mentors and new mentees
• Build a strong network with community partners and stakeholders to expand and enhance mentoring program
• Host family engagement events, mentor/mentee events, and recruiting events
• Develop and supervise programming for youth (leadership skills class once per week)
• Write detailed treatment plans, observation notes, and interim reports
• Create lesson plans and deliver thought out curriculum to students in classroom setting
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders and community partners
• Network with community partners to develop give-back projects and Talent Tours for youth
• Maintain each student’s case file with regular case notes and updated treatment plans
• Develop and maintain a robust data tracking tool

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform follow-up surveys to measure customer satisfaction and program outcomes.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment
• Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders
• Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards
• Be a strong team player which includes sharing ideas, supporting each other, and over-all care about the success of everyone around you
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position will not have direct supervisory responsibilities
• Develop a unified team that reflects Peckham’s culture and values
• Provide mentorship and coaching

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass and maintain a successful background check
• 5 years of experience working with youth
• Have clean driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in working with mentor programs, and/or experience in working with adjudicated youth desired
• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 2 years experience working with youth
• Experience planning events

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

• Email us at [email protected]
• Call us at (517) 316-4000
• Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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