Part-Time Commuting-Site Based Program Specialist

For Immediate Hire

PART TIME COMMUNITY-SITE BASED PROGRAM SPECIALIST

All potential candidates must respond with a resume and a customized cover letter for this position at: https://biglittlecolorado.bamboohr.com/careers/68. Applications will be accepted until filled.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF COLORADO MISSION

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado (BBBSC) is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our vision is for all youth to reach their potential. This is accomplished through partnering with youth mentees, parents/guardians, volunteers, local communities, and caring philanthropists. We are accountable for each child in our program achieving: higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships, increased sense of belonging and community/school engagement, which contributes to improved mental health, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success

Our values are: Belonging, Resilience, Accountability, Vision, and Empathy (BRAVE)

We are committed to creating and cultivating a safe environment where all individuals feel respected and valued equally.

ABOUT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF COLORADO

Since 1918, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado (BBBSC) has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is incredible potential. As part of the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages nine through young adulthood in Colorado. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

OVERVIEW

The PT Community Based Program Specialist position focuses on exceptional case management and documentation for Community Based mentoring, exclusively dedicated to match support. The key requirements include high organizational skills, top-notch professional customer service, and the ability to meet quality metrics, outcomes, and agency goals. The ideal candidate will exhibit a strong level of awareness, expertise, and independent judgment when interacting with match participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Match Support

·       Perform duties in compliance with National standards and BBBSC policies, procedures and practices.

·       Manage a caseload of mentors (Bigs) and youth mentees (Littles) who are paired in a mentoring relationship.

·       Complete assigned match support in accordance with designated caseloads, as determined by the Director.

·       Ensure awareness of child safety and risk management, policies and procedures throughout all aspects of job function.

·       Responsible for tracking participation, distributing and collecting surveys and program evaluations for assigned matches.

·       Provide coaching and resources for mentors.

·       Provide community resources and referrals to families expressing need, when possible.

·       Immediately reports all suspected violations of child protection laws, Agency policies and BBBSA standards to the Program Director and Vice President of Programs.

·       Represent BBBSC in a professional manner.

·       Complete all assigned work in a timely and professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

·       Bachelor’s Degree required or 1-2 years of youth-development experience in one or several of the following areas: mentoring, facilitating positive youth development, promoting college/career readiness, partnering with multi-cultural communities, implementing inclusive practices in service delivery, volunteer management, and/or working with Spanish-speaking communities.

·       Bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish a plus.

·       Social work/Counseling experience a plus.

·       Experience with youth Development and/or youth mentoring.

·       Cultural competency and experience working with diverse youth and families.

·       Ability to be data-driven and goal oriented.

·       Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to multi-task and attend to details.

·       Works independently yet able to perform well in team environment.

·       Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

·       Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

·       Excellent time management skills and able to multi-task

·       Ability to deal effectively with changing job requirements and shifting priorities.

·       Ability to practice attentive and active listening.

·       Ability to foster relationships with community partners and diverse stakeholders.

·       Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office

·       Access to reliable transportation

·       Available to work evenings and weekend

COMPENSATION

Our goal is to make all aspects of working with us transparent. That includes our offer process. When we have identified talent that is a good fit for BBBSC, we work hard to present an equitable and fair offer. We look at your knowledge, skills, and experience along with your compensation expectations and align that with our company equity processes to determine our offer ranges.

We value and want to support our team members, and are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes the following:

·       Compensation for this Part Time position is $25.00/hour working 6-8 hours per week

For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, visit our website at www.biglittlecolorado.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority-BIPOC/Female/Veteran/Disability (Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at hr@biglittlecolorado.org.)

No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.

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