Manager of School-Based Mentorship

Manager of School-based Mentorship (MSBM) (Full-time 40 hours) Exempt

BUILD Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed self-motivated and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention violence prevention and youth development organization based on Chicagos West Side. Since 1969 BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the citys most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youth and families we serve.

Our Core Values: Empathy Passion Persistence and Innovation.

The Manager of School-Based Mentorship will provide strategic oversight and direct supervision of all BUILD mentors within the Mental Health and Therapeutic Services Department. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring program quality and fidelity increasing mentor productivity and strengthening alignment between mentors school personnel and therapeutic staff. The manager will support the integrated cohort model used in BUILDs gender-based therapeutic and mentorship programs; BUILDing Boys to Men (BB2M) and BUILDing Girls to Women (BG2W) ensuring mentoring services are trauma-informed youth-centered and culturally responsive. This position will work closely with the Manager of School-Based Mental Health to ensure smooth coordination between mentorship and therapeutic supports across school sites.

Summary of Responsibilities:

1. Supervision & Program Oversight

• Directly supervise and coach BB2M and BG2W coordinator and mentors.
• Conduct weekly 1:1 supervision ensure performance expectations are met and address performance concerns proactively.
• Support mentors in delivering BUILDs cohort-based trauma-informed mentoring model in school-based settings.
• Support mentors in planning and facilitating structured group sessions that align with program goals and the cohort-based model.

Mentorship Engagement and Accountability

• Support increased mentor engagement and caseload efficiency across the school year.
• Establish clear benchmarks to monitor youth engagement session completion and documentation.
• Review mentor progress through regular data tracking and collaboration with therapists and school partners.

3. Ensure Consistent Program Delivery

• Ensure fidelity to the BB2M/BG2W program model across all school sites.
• Provide tools templates and ongoing training to mentors that standardize delivery of services and improve consistency in practice.
• Conduct quality assurance checks through site visits session observations and review of youth engagement data.
• Ensure group sessions are implemented with consistency purpose and alignment with the programs trauma-informed and restorative framework.

4. Strengthen Collaboration with Schools and Therapists

• Serve as primary liaison between mentors school administrators and therapists.
• Coordinate weekly communication structures to align services and resolve site-level challenges.
• Work in close collaboration with the Manager of School-Based Mental Health to align schedules co-manage care team strategies and enhance integration of clinical and mentoring services.
• Participate in care team meetings and cross-functional planning with other program managers.

5. Data Reporting & Compliance

• Collect and track mentor output data including caseload sizes session frequency youth engagement rates and goal completion.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of reports to the Director and external funders when needed.
• Utilize data to inform continuous improvement and drive accountability.

6. Training & Professional Development

• Provide orientation and ongoing training for all mentors.
• Facilitate monthly professional development focused on trauma-informed care restorative practices and culturally relevant engagement.

• Bachelors degree in social work Education Youth Development Nonprofit Management or related field (masters preferred)
• At least 2 years of experience supervising staff in school-based or youth-serving settings
• Deep understanding of mentoring best practices trauma-informed care and urban education systems
• Demonstrated success in team leadership staff development and performance management
• Ability to build strong relationships with schools youth families and community stakeholders
• Proficient in using databases tracking tools and outcome reporting
• Flexible schedule with ability to travel between school sites

Position Outputs:

• Expanded mentor reach and youth engagement across assigned schools
• Consistent delivery of the cohort-based mentorship model
• Strong collaboration and communication between mentors therapists and school personnel
• Clear and timely documentation practices aligned with program goals and compliance standards

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Medical Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

BUILD Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex citizenship ethnic or national origin age disability medical status military status veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information ancestry or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense the circumstances surrounding it the proximity in time of the conviction and its relevance to the position.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment