Mentoring Program Coordinator
Mentoring Program Coordinator
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Title: Mentoring Program Coordinator
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: $75555-$89005
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Location:Central Office
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.
DJJ is currently hiring a Mentoring Program Coordinator. This position will oversee and manage a mentoring program for juvenile offenders committed to DJJ to enhance re-entry to the community.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess effective presentation skills.
- Knowledge of current mentoring practices for youthful offenders.
- Knowledge of Virginias Juvenile Justice System.
- Skilled in effective oral and written communication and listening.
- Skilled in organization and leadership.
- Skilled in using basic computer software programs and databases packages as organizational tools preparing reports and data entry.
- Ability to develop and provide training to mentors.
- Ability to communicate with other agencies and organizations to create partnerships.
- Ability to coordinate and provide technical assistance.
- Ability to identify personality traits attitudes and behaviors knowledge and technical skills essential for the success of mentor/mentee matches.
- Working knowledge of youth mentoring programs.
Additional Considerations
- Completion of a mentoring training certification program.
- Experience in youth based mentoring programs.
- Experience working with youth in a juvenile justice alternative school or school setting.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams Talent Acquisition Consultant
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
