Professional Mentor
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$ 68000 - 68000
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Join Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area as a Professional Mentor!
Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area (Friends-SF) is seeking a Professional Mentor to support youth and their families through a unique long-term mentoring model.We are a dynamic nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty by empowering youth through Professional Mentorship for 12 years no matter what!
About Us
At Friends-SF we empower youth facing systemic barriers to achieve their big dreams. We provide each child with a long-term salaried Professional Mentora Friendwho walks alongside them from kindergarten through high school graduation. Our evidence-based model changes the trajectory of lives helping children build resilience andwritetheir own stories of hope.
Founded in 2017 Friends-SF is part of a nationwide network with a 30-yeartrack recordof impact. Serving the Bayview Hunters Point communityin San Francisco we are committed to expanding our reach. Learn more at .
About the Role
Each Professional Mentor develops intensive long-term trusting relationships with eight youth utilizing a trauma informed lens in a classroom setting and in the community. As a Professional Mentor you will:
Set positive expectations
Nurture and promote the childs individual strengths talents and abilities
Help assure physical and emotional well-being
Teach life and academic skills
Support youth and their families and connect them to other services and resources
Model responsible behavior
Spend approximately four hours per week with each child (in the classroom and in the community) and report directly to a Program Manager
Attend all required meetings and meet reporting deadlines
Operate with a willingness to propose and implement new ideas
Commit to building a culture of mutual accountability inclusiveness and respect
Contribute to ongoing marketing and fundraising efforts to promote our mission and showcase our work. This includes providing mentoring stories participating in photo and video shoots speaking at our annual fundraising gala and other events
Qualifications
Minimum of AA degree preferred
At least 2 years of youth development experience with elementary middle or high school age youth ideally in a school-based setting providing enrichment services
Familiarity with the Bayview Hunters Point section of San Francisco or similar communities a plus
Experience with under resourced communities of color is required
Other Requirements:
Work hours Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm (non-negotiable)
Must have your own vehicle safedriving record and valid drivers license
Must be comfortable using web based data management tools and online educational tools
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Outlook Calendar Teams Excel Word required
Must possessamission-driven growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning
Willingness to learn from mistakes receive feedback and give feedback toothers
Willingness to propose and implement new ideas
Commitment to building a culture of mutual accountabilityinclusiveness and respect
Must pass drug screening
Must pass fingerprint and background checks
Youll be part of a dynamic and supportive national network with a proven evidence-based mentoring model in a collaborative workplace where work-life balance is respected
Compensation and Benefits:
This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a highly effective nonprofit. Starting salary pays from 66000. Salary will be determined per qualifications set in our Compensation Philosophy.
Benefits include full medical dental and vision coverage for employees (100% employer paid premium on base plan); 401(k) with employer match basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance; 3 weeks of paid vacation and 2 weeks of paid sick leave and 6 mental health days per year; and generous allowances for commute and cell phone and business mileage reimbursement.
To Apply:
A resume and cover letter are required for consideration. Please outline how your skills interests professional and lived experience make you a strong fit.
Local SF Bay Area candidates considered only - no relocation assistance offered
Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
