Mentoring Coordinator

About the role

The Mentoring Coordinator at Valley Youth House will play a crucial role in empowering youth and volunteers through the mentoring program. This position requires a minimum of two years of experience working with youth and a bachelor's degree in a human service-related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage with, and recruit youth and volunteer mentors interested in the mentoring program.
• Facilitate matches between youth and mentors based on interviews, youth/mentor interests, and matching events.
• Facilitate events designed to further the program including recruiting events, matching events, group activities, and support meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience working with youth.
• Bachelor's Degree in a human service-related field.
• Excellent engagement skills.
• Ability to function autonomously and take initiative.
• Available to work some evenings and on occasion on weekends.
• Valid driver's license and daily access to a vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous organizational or leadership experience.

Physical Requirements

• Moving from one work site to another and driving to see multiple youth in a day.
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
• Walking and climbing stairs.
• Sitting/standing for extended periods.
• Using personal vehicle to meet with clients and transport them.

Pay

A competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO), comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits, short- and long-term disability coverage, and an extensive orientation program are offered.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of both youth and mentors, with some evening and weekend availability required.