Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri is a growing organization and is always focused on taking the best care of its many constituents. It is the 6th largest affiliate in the nation and for over 6 years been the leader in quality service. It focuses its services on youth ages 5-25. Our Mission: We build trusting and enduring relationships that encourage and support young people
Position: Group Mentoring Manager (Male Youth Group) - Cape Girardeau
POSITION PURPOSE: The primary goal of this position is to ensure children, youth and young adults, served in our ABCToday School program, enjoy the full benefits of our Roadmap - Theory of Change Framework. Coordinates and collaborates with agency staff to ensure consistency with BBBSEMO strategy, commitments, and goals.
Core Job Responsibilities
Organize Group Mentoring Program:
- Enroll students and families into Group Mentoring program with a goal of 20 active youth
- Ensure weekly check-ins occur between assigned mentors and mentees
- Check in monthly with parents and accompany paid mentors on home visits
- Lead and organize group mentoring meetings and activities in partnership with the school and mentors
- Work with community champions and school district to plan activities and experiences for youth following the BBBSEMO Theory of Change
- Document challenges and successes for youth in agency management system
Partner with School:
- Work with school principal and representatives to identify and recruit youth and families into the program
- Conduct or perform your work primarily from the school and be accessible to students and families, including scheduled weekend hours
- Communicate and coordinate with school staff to provide resources to students and families
- Participate in the ABCToday Network (if applicable)
Coordinate paid and/or unpaid mentors and volunteers:
- Recruit and enroll community-based volunteers into group mentoring program
- Collaborate with paid and/or unpaid mentors and ensure they have appropriate supports and training
- Provide regular updates to mentors and communicate all upcoming activities, experiences and group meetings so that the mentors can fully participate.
Support the development of the ABCToday Group Mentoring structure by:
- Collaborate with other departments within agency to support group mentoring (ie, enrollment, recruitment and marketing/communications).
- Develop documentation and processes for supporting group mentoring and individual students
- Create semester and yearly plans for the group including outlining goals and expectations and participating inplanned activities.
- Engage in the development of new outcome reports, specifically focused on the identified cohort.
EDUCATIONRELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum 4 years related experience or a combination of education and experience required
- Knowledge of K-12 school and resource landscape
- Knowledge of computers and relevant software
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong planning and organization skills
- Excellent communication skills, including writing and proof-reading skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work with a variety of staff
- Ability to work with a variety of staff, caregivers, volunteers, youth and external partners
- Excellent interpersonal skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Technology/computer skills needed. Proficient in the following platforms: MS Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel,Teams); Outlook,Zoom.
- Flexible work hours to meet the needs of schools, team members and community leaders/organizations including nights and weekends.
- Must have car, valid driver's license, and meet state-required automobile insurance minimums.
Typical Profile of a Big Brothers Big Sisters Team Member:
- Someone who knows how to make things happen
- A thinker who can participate in a team environment to create and execute on new projects and goals
- A self-starter who isn't afraid to work Really hard
- Someone who understands what it means to "take ownership" and run with it
- A planner who can map out the steps to success and follow through
- Someone who is adaptable and quick on their feet
- Someone who is curious - always on the lookout for the next opportunity, to create and/or improve
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Salary will be based upon professional and academic experience (salary range - $44,000-$46,000)
- 401(k)-3% match per year following first year of employment.
- .625 cents reimbursement on business miles and 100% of out office parking for business meetings, etc.
- Immediate and 100% coverage on health and dental insurance.
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance following the first ninety days of employment.
- After 90 days staff will receive 5 days of paid vacation and 10 days of paid vacation after one year of service.
- Accrue 1 day per month of sick leave (can also be used for care of others)-can carry up to 30 days of sick leave.
- 2 personal days per year following the first ninety days of employment.
- Annual raises based on performance, culture and agency's ability.
- 11 paid holidays.
