Community Based Mentoring Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Whitby, Canada Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-West Durham Full time

**Community Based Mentoring Coordinator**

**Position Information**

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-West Durham and Northumberland (BBBSSWDN) is a registered charitable organization that provides mentorship to children and youth through individual and group mentoring programs.

BBBSSWDN values Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Reliability and Approachability. We believe in the value and values of mentoring. We believe that through having a positive role model in a child's life, that they can reach their potential both as an individual and citizen.

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Coordinate Community-Based Mentoring 1-1 Matches and group mentorship programming in partnership with local school boards and schools in Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and Whitby.
- Recruit, Screen and Train volunteer mentors and college/university practicum students who will deliver individual and group mentorship.
- Match, Supervise and Wrap-up 1-1 matches and groups in accordance with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada National Standards and agency policies and procedures.
- Deliver required Child Safety Training to mentors, mentees and students.
- Collaborate and build positive and effective relationships with other service delivery staff, school staff and community partners.
- Communicate regularly with match participants to ascertain that the elements of child safety, relationship development, positive youth development and volunteer satisfaction are fulfilled and that potential challenges are identified and addressed.
- Actively participate in the program evaluation, including gathering input from partners, conducting supervision meetings with mentors and students and completing necessary evaluation forms.
- Provide timely and comprehensive monthly reports, including program statistics and outcomes.
- Develop strategic interventions to identify and strengthen match relationships that require extra support to continue to grow.
- Keep accurate, up to date and thorough documentation about the match/group and participants in both case files and electronic database.
- Foster community partnerships and build positive relationships with staff, clients and volunteers.
- Develop and distribute program marketing and promotional materials.
- Manage a large caseload of Child/Mentor matches.
- Assist with special events and agency fundraising as required.
- Maintain BBBSSWDN policies, including confidentiality and duty to report per Child Youth and Family Services Act and agency policies.

**Requirements**:

- A university degree or a two-year post-secondary diploma in a related field (child and youth worker, social services or equivalent)
- A minimum of 2 years demonstrated work or volunteer experience in a related field
- Demonstrated experience with case management and volunteer management
- Specific training in human development, interview and assessment skills, and child safety
- Knowledge of best practices of child/youth and volunteer engagement
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management, organizational and administrative skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong and effective relationships with professionals, volunteers, children/youth and postsecondary institutions
- Experience working with children/youth in a community/school setting
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team setting
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Familiar with Durham Region social services and communities
- Must have vehicle, valid Ontario Driver’s License and hold a minimum a $1,000,000 in automobile insurance.
- Provide upon request a satisfactory Criminal Reference check and Vulnerable Sector Search
- First Aid and CPR an asset
- Experience with program development and planning an asset

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 - 28 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-10

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