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Job Details
Job Location: Jacobson Center Headquarters - Ames, IA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $16.50 - $17.50 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Prevention/Mentoring
We are YSS!
Are you passionate about youth development and making a difference in your community? YSS is looking for a confident, charismatic, and creative Mentoring Program Facilitator to join our program. If you have a knack for organization, excellent communication skills, and a heart for helping others, we want to hear from you!
In the Facilitator role, you will be part of the Mentoring Program team, working with and supporting other Facilitators and the Mentoring Manager. Together, you will work directly with school district faculty to identify children and youth to participate as mentees. You will also recruit, train, and match mentors based on compatibility, schedule mentor visits, and monitor the progress of matches. You will work with all mentors, maximizing their skills and interests, helping them have meaningful experiences, increasing the impact on the youth and families we serve. Responsibilities include:
- Educate families/guardians, school staff, community partners, and the YSS staff on the value of the mentoring relationship to promote and advertise the Mentoring Program and to encourage participation.
- Collaborate with school staff and the Mentoring team to establish program events and activities, child/youth participation expectations, scheduling, and locations.
- Coordinate with the Mentoring Team to provide and lead community-based, prevention-focused, mentoring efforts.
- Recruit, screen, and train mentors.
- Team with school staff to identify and refer mentees and to obtain family/guardian permissions for program and activity participation
- Match mentors and mentees based on compatibility and interests.
- Provide ongoing support, encouragement, and recognition for mentors through activities, events, and rewards targeted toward maintaining morale and enthusiasm.
- Conduct evaluations, collect data, and maintain records per grant and program requirements.
- Attend mandatory meetings and trainings, including 6 hours of annual training.
- Some travel may be required.
Please note that this description is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities required for this position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice.
We value your lived experience.
Do you have personal experience with substance use or addiction, with at least two years of current, continuous recovery? Are you passionate about sharing your story to support others on their journey to stability and healing?
If you can you serve as a positive role model for sustained sobriety, providing mentorship, guidance, and hope to residents, we strongly encourage you to apply for this position.
What you can expect in return...
We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future.
In addition to a welcoming workplace, collaborative and supportive colleagues, and mission-driven work that creates hope and opportunity by putting kids first, YSS offers the following benefits for this position:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Accrued PTO, plus paid time off for holidays, your birthday, and volunteering
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition program
- Personal wellness programs
- Pet insurance discounts
- PSLF Program qualification
- Retirement offerings
- Training opportunities
What we ask...
We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this, we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a “Can Do” Spirit.
MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in education, prevention science, public health, or related field.
- Two (2) or more years of experience performing similar/related job duties
- Experience working with school-aged children.
- Able to travel to schools within 25 miles of any YSS location.
SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with public health, prevention, volunteer management, and/or youth development.
- Excellent communication skills, with strong observational, listening, speaking, and writing abilities.
- Skilled in initiating conversations, public speaking, and engaging audiences.
- Ability to:
- think critically
- problem solve
- coordinate and collaborate effectively with others
- manage resources
- manage your time and the time of others
The IDEAL Candidate:
- Speaks a language other than English.
- Experience working with high-risk youth.
- Understanding of Trauma Informed Care and its' impact on healing.
- Extra Ideal!! - Successful completion of a recognized mentoring certification program.
About YSS...
One of Iowa's oldest and largest, youth-serving, nonprofit organizations, YSS's mission is to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first. We offer education, counseling, and stability to help youth succeed. With a diverse leadership team and a newly opened, 50-acre recovery campus, YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS, visit https://www.yss.org/.
Helpful to Know
YSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. Our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are central to our mission, and we are dedicated to continuous improvement in these areas.
YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.
Communication with applicants is done primarily via email from our Paycom system. Please check your messages regularly. If you don't see messages in your inbox, please check your spam/junk folder. If you have questions about your application, please email recruitment@yss.org.
- Application - Complete an online application at https://www.yss.org/ysscareers/.
- Assessment – Applications are reviewed for qualifications.
- Interview – Initial phone interviews or direct in-person/virtual interviews..
- References – Submit name, title, email, and phone number for three or more references.
- Pre-employment Screening – YSS conducts criminal background checks and motor vehicle checks. If applicable, professional licensure is also verified.
- Offer – Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.
- New Hire Meeting - You must schedule and attend this meeting before you can begin working or getting paid.
Salary : $17 - $18
