Mentoring Coordinator

Summary
The Mentoring Coordinator is a key member of the program team and advances the agency mission by supporting volunteers, families, children and youth. Central aspects of role: Coordinate mentorship programs, facilitate training sessions, guide mentoring relationships for safety and coaching support, and conduct screening/enrolment interviews and assessments with adult volunteers, parents/guardians, and/or children/youth.

The Mentoring Coordinator role is a balance of actively running mentoring programs for children and youth, while maintaining accurate and timely casework management and documentation for school, math, and community based mentoring programs across Greater Vancouver.

**Two positions available: full time, permanent. Car required for driving between office and program sites within Greater Vancouver.**

Organization Description:
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV) is a non-profit organization providing mentoring programs for children and youth. BBGV's mission is to enable impactful relationships where children and youth can discover their power and potential, in collaboration with our local communities. Intentionally fostering an inclusive space of belonging, ongoing growth, and learning, and evolving to meet the needs of communities served are central values at BBGV.

**If you are interested in meaningful engagement with children and youth, developing and running programs, as well as enhancing your case management and interview/assessment skills, this may be the right position for you**

WE KNOW YOU ARE EXPECTING NOTHING LESS THAN:

- A work environment where you can get behind a meaningful cause
- Rewarding work, where you will be challenged and can grow
- A workplace that values equity, inclusion, and anti-racism
- A commitment to reconciliation through mentorship and the sharing of knowledge
- An organization that offers a healthy benefits program
- A focus on teamwork, community, and commitment

A SNEAK PEEK AT THE GREAT THINGS YOU’LL BE DOING
- Develop your leadership skills as you supervise and support Mentors (adult and teen) and Mentees (children/youth), and parents/guardians in their mentoring relationships.
- Maintain ongoing contact with Mentor, Mentee, and Parent/Guardian to ensure accountability, support, and healthy relationships, where child safety is upheld.
- Maintain accurate confidential case management and file records, ensure that all required documentation is complete and in accordance to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada’s National Standards.
- Coordinate and run mentorship programs in schools and community centres.
- Assessment interviews and screening of adult and teen Mentor volunteers.
- Enrolment and screening interviews with children/youth Mentees and their parents/guardians.
- Facilitate mentorship and safety training and workshops.
- Engage volunteers and families in problem-solving processes where required, and discuss client planning and case conferencing concerns with your Supervisor.
- Provide program coverage support to other staff, as required.
- Attendance at occasional evening and weekend training workshops, events, and activities that support relationship building between mentors, mentees, families, and mentoring coordinators, as required.

Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or 2 year diploma in social work, child and youth care, family studies, psychology or other related field. **This is a mandatory qualification as required by the National Standards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.**:

- Relevant experience in the social services and community services sector with children, youth, and families; preferably related to mentoring.
- Experience working within a community service or school-based environment.
- **A valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required for this position.**:

- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required

**Skills**:

- Knowledge of mentoring theory, principles, and practices
- Knowledge of child safety, child abuse prevention practices, and trauma-informed care.
- Strong relationship building and communication skills to work cooperatively with staff, volunteers, and community agencies and organizations.
- High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Solid group facilitation and presentation skills
- Strong organization and time management skills to maintain accurate file management.
- Excellent problem solving ability and resourcefulness.
- Demonstrated abilities using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database experience, experience with Microsoft Dynamics (SDP) an asset.

Characteristics:

- Proven ability to work both independently and with a team
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Creative and resourceful
- Adaptable and open to change
- Positive, solutions-based attitude
- Passionate about mentoring
- Enthusiastic about the vision and mission of Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver
- Desire to learn, grow and be coached (