Description

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence

Position: Career & College Readiness Advisor 

Locations: Camden, NJ (Hybrid)

Positions: 1 Camden, NJ; 2 Philadelphia, PA

Job Status: Full-time, non-exempt

Reports To: Team Leader, School-Based Mentoring

Effective Date: February 28, 2023

Salary Range: $40K - $42K 

BENEFITS INCLUDE
15 Vacation days per year (to increase after 5 yrs) 

12 SICK days per year (accrual per month) 

Up to 12 PTO days per year
8 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement (403b)
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
EAP
AD&D Coverage
Supplemental Benefit Coverage
Life Insurance
Medical/Dental/Vision

AGENCY OVERVIEW

JOIN A FORWARD-THINKING AGENCY THAT SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI) is the largest BBBS agency in the state and fourth largest in the nation. Our mission is to ignite the power and promise of youth and close the mentoring gap, by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships and strengthening the quality of the mentoring field.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Facilitate a new cohort of Mentor 2.0 matches, complementing standard School-Based (SB) programming.
• Coordinate and oversee mentoring programs across various school sites.
• Conduct weekly college readiness classroom lessons for high school mentees to prepare them for future success.
• Organize and lead 1-2 monthly evening events for mentors and mentees to foster community and support.
• Offer personalized support for mentoring pairs, addressing their unique needs and challenges.
• Cultivate a strong partnership within the school site to enhance program effectiveness.
• Be open to some evening and weekend work, with the primary workload during regular business hours.
• Attend the annual three-day Mentor 2.0 conference, requiring occasional travel.
• Employ a variety of teaching and learning strategies, including individual, group, hands-on, and contextualized instruction, as well as lecture and discussion.
• Utilize instructional technology, such as internet resources, software programs, laptops, and SMART Boards, when appropriate, to enhance the learning experience.
• Provide counseling and academic guidance to students when necessary to help them achieve their academic and career goals.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (OR an Associate’s Degree and a minimum 2 years relevant experience 

Professional Requirements: Teaching experience, as well as experience working with adult populations, youth service organizations, and with socio-economically diverse populations is preferred. Must be effective presenting in group environments (e.g., 5-30 people) both virtually and in-person. Must possess the ability to effectively utilize BBBSI and iMentor’s internal database systems for tracking and recording information.

Additional Requirements: Daily access to a car, valid driver's license, with state-required automobile insurance minimums is preferred for the purpose of traveling to schools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: the ability to work independently; remain sedentary for extended periods of time (6 hours per day); lift 10-25lbs; push, pull, bend kneel, as needed for normal operations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Cover letters and resumes can be submitted online at:

https://www.independencebigs.org/about/careers/.

Note: only those applicants believed to be viable candidates for this opportunity will be contacted. No phone calls or 3rd party solicitation please.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Educators, social workers, youth workers, and recent graduates with a passion for working with youth and a desire to work for a strong mission driven organization should apply. At BBBSI, we serve more than 2,000 children annually in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania, and Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties in New Jersey.

Our aspiration is to develop an organization that reflects our constituent base. We recognize, affirm, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all of our stakeholders, including youth, families, donors, volunteers, and staff.

BBBSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, first and second-generation immigrants, and people from low-income families, or any legally protected factor. Please feel free to review our DEI Intentionality Statement.

** The agency has transitioned into a hybrid model for most positions in the agency. Ability to commute to the office 2-3 days a week is required. COVID-19 vaccinations or medical/religious exemptions are required. ***