Youth Mentor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitate, direct, and supervise all programmatic activities with youth.
• Build strong, positive relationships with youth and facilitate team building between groups, giving youth a sense of dignity and belonging.
• Aid Program Lead Counselors and Program Counselors with implementing curricula, engage youth in learning and recreational activities.
• Implement creative strategies to retain youth throughout the program.
• Engage youth in wrap around services within The Salvation Army and work with external partners to provide additional support services to youth who may need it.
• Act as the liaison to youth, agency, families, and DFSS personnel.
• Assist with data collection and entry into Cityspan, SIMS, and other DFSS-designated platforms.
• Implement performance measurement tools with youth and ensure completion.

Reporting Relationships

• This position reports to the Youth Program Coordinator.

Performance Measurements

• Evaluation on achieving outcomes of this position, timeliness, and accuracy of accomplishing assigned goals.
• 30, 60, and 90-day performance reviews.

Education/Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 3 years of experience working with community outreach-based programs.
• An exposure to social services or faith-based organizations is preferred.

Competencies

• Willing to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
• An enthusiastic and friendly approach to job duties with the ability to lead others positively.
• Willingness to learn and participate in DFSS-sponsored professional development trainings, meetings, conferences etc.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• An attention to detail, procedures, processes, and policies.
• Ability to use initiative and to be a self-starter.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.

Position Limitations

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have not been allocated or approved.
• This individual will keep the Youth Program Coordinator informed on all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Required to do light to moderate physical work and must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance abuse problems.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors.