Student Mentor - Community Based Mentoring

About the role

Responsible for assisting in the implementation of the community-based mentoring program to provide best practices to identified students in support of their mental health and well-being in the local schools.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and train volunteer mentors for the Community-Based Mentoring program.
• Utilize best practices for evaluating and matching volunteer mentors with identified students with a focus on students mental health and well-being at the local schools.
• Plan, develop, and implement effective mentoring practices for mentors, students, and parents.
• Utilize technology to communicate to mentors, students, parents, and community organizations about the Community-Based Mentoring program.
• Assist with the recruitment of community-based mentors and program development initiatives.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with external organizations.
• Complete special projects as needed by supervisor.
• Assist with securing additional resources as needed.
• Provide mentorship to students in small groups or one-on-one at identified schools.
• Communicate with parents and local school staff as needed.
• Provide a monthly summary report for each school.
• Conduct interviews with applicants interested in becoming volunteer mentors.
• Keep track of progress, including number of interviews conducted, declined, no response, etc.
• Utilize database(s) to monitor applicants progress through the various stages.
• Provide support to Assistant Directors for matching as needed.
• Assist staff with planning and implementing program activities and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelors Degree in related field preferred.
• 5 years in an office/clerical environment required.
• Experience in a school system preferred.

Skills

• Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner.
• Excellent skills in organization and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Ability to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) in a positive and professional manner.
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Required to talk, hear, stand, and walk.
• May be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.