FWS - Youth Mentor - BAGS Foundation

Position Title: Youth Mentor

Department: Compliance 

Reports To: Nicole Steck / BAGS Foundation Mentoring Support Manager

Location:  BAGS Foundation - 541 Wolcott Street, Waterbury, CT

Rate of Pay: $18 - $23/hr

Position Summary

The Youth Mentor works directly with children and adolescents ages 6-18 in the community to provide positive guidance, academic encouragement and personal development support.  Working under the supervision of the Mentoring Support Manager, mentors serve as consistent, encouraging role models-empowering youth to build essential life skills, boost self-esteem, and engage constructively in their schools and communities. 

Key Responsibilities

 • Direct Mentorship: Deliver individualized, one-on-one mentoring sessions focused on positive youth development, social-emotional growth, and academic encouragement.
 • Community Engagement: Plan and lead age-appropriate, goal-oriented activities and community-based outings tailored to the mentee’s interests and developmental needs.
 • Family & Team Collaboration: Maintain open, professional communication with the mentee’s family, designated school/community contacts, and the Mentoring Support Manager.
 • Documentation & Reporting: Promptly submit weekly session progress notes, activity logs, and accurate timesheets to support program tracking and evaluation.
 • Meetings & Training: Attend the initial match introduction meeting, complete all mandatory onboarding and mentor training, and participate in periodic check-in meetings as required.
 • Brand Ambassadorship: Positively represent the BAGS Foundation, championing its mission and values across all community and school interactions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be a current Post University student
• Transportation: Valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance required (essential for community-based travel and activities). 
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, listening, and oral communication skills; proven ability to connect with, mentor, and motivate children and youth ages 6–18. 
• Professionalism: High degree of integrity, maturity, empathy, and sound judgment when working independently in field and community settings. 
• Administrative Skills: Comfortable using basic digital tools for email communication, electronic timesheets, and session progress documentation. 
• Background Clearances: Must successfully pass all BAGS Foundation background checks, screenings, and reference verifications. 
• Education & Experience: 
  • High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate or Bachelor’s coursework/degree in Psychology, Human Services, Education, Social Work, or related fields preferred). 
  • Prior experience working with youth, community volunteering, tutoring, coaching, or camp counseling is strongly preferred.
• Approved for FWS

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