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.
• Absorb 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.
• In contacts related to this position’s duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

Performance Measurements

• This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, timeliness, and accuracy of accomplishing assigned goals.
• A 30, 60, and 90-day performance review will be conducted.

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

• This position is required to do light to moderate physical work and must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs.
• In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use office equipment and including PC and gym equipment.
• 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.
• Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.