Job Summary

Provide positive mentorship to at risk youth by modeling healthy, trusting relationships through clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries. Help youth understand the importance of education, healthy relationships, finding a sense of self, and giving back to the community while providing the tools, guidance, support and feedback needed to thrive. Finally, a Youth Impact Mentor must be encouraging and engaging for children and will maintain the integrity of Youth Impact’s mission and goals demonstrating values at all times.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Youth Engagement:

Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance and role modeling

Provide a safe environment for youth, supervision, interacting with youth

Continually interact with youth by providing motivation and encouragement

Plan engaging activities

Work in high energy, loud and active setting with large group of youth

Mentor/teach cleanup groups

Case Management:

Analyze grades

Work closely with Child and Family Advocate

Work with and build positive relationship with family

Maintain case files

Address student/staff conflicts in a respectable timely manner

Program Duties

Pick up youth from school and transport to program

Understand grants and how to apply them to a certain areas

Provide transportation from program to home

Assist with meals and snack time

Participate in monthly trainings and weekly staff meetings

Participate in any additional program needs as required

Other duties as assigned

Leadership

Train new mentors

Support fellow mentors

Be flexible and ready to fill in where needed

Communicate in a positive way with other staff and participants

Education & Experience Requirements

High School diploma or GED

Experience working with youth preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements

Previous experience working with at risk youth or disadvantaged clients

Independent and take initiative

Know the meaning of being a mentor at work and in life

Confident working with and tutoring youth

Responsible , present, purposeful and positive

Associates or some college preferred

Drivers License and clean driving record

Pass a background check

Ability to put aside biases and personal background

Maintain professional boundaries with participants

About Us: Our mission is to give each and every child who comes through our doors a safe place to learn, socialize, and realize who they are and who they can become. Since our founding in 1992, we have been dedicated to offering academic support and mentorship to help young people thrive in their communities.

Our core values:

Safety: We believe in the power of community to uplift and support every child.

Respect: We foster a love for knowledge and critical thinking, equipping youth for success.

Integrity: We uphold honesty, respect and responsibility in all our interactions.

Community: We embrace diversity and ensure every individual feels valued and included.

Empowerment: We empower youth to recognize and reach their full potential.