Summary
Location
Baltimore
Type
full-time
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About this role
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Big Brothers Big Sisters at the Y seeks an entry level professional to join our team. This position will focus on supporting the academic and personal development of students in schools. The Success Mentor is responsible for managing a caseload of students, building meaningful relationships, and collaborating with school staff. Responsibilities also include monitoring student attendance, providing regular guidance, and implementing strategies to enhance student engagement and success. Requirements of the role are strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills, with a focus on positively impacting students' educational experiences. The Success Mentor is required to function with a high degree of independent judgment in accordance with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) national standards and the standards of the Y in Central Maryland.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure high-level proficiency in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies and procedures throughout all aspects of job function.
- Conduct parent/child enrollments at the child’s home or school and provide child safety education and program orientation; assess and refer families for alternative or additional services as needed.
- Meet established monthly and annual goals for students by accurately documenting and reporting interaction with students, progress, and attendance changes.
- Maintain accurate paperwork and data entry into the agency web-based (Matchforce) system for each student according to agency standards including completion of necessary surveys.
- Provide timely and comprehensive reports and recommendations for students in the program based upon consistent contact with students, enrollment information, and assessment.
- Nurture and sustain the mentoring experience by building relationships and developing trust with students and families.
- Effectively coach and motivate students by applying effective mentoring techniques to improve student attendance and engagement.
- Partner with teachers, counselors, administrators, and community organizations to provide support and guidance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Spanish communication.
- Translate, interpret, or draft written and verbal communication as needed in Spanish
- Other Duties as assigned
Other facts
About The Y in Central Maryland
A MEANINGFUL CAREER IS A BEAUTIFUL THING
At the Y, we offer careers that are more than just “work”. Y associates move with purpose; they have meaningful careers doing what they love, inspiring others, and making a positive impact on the community.
When you join the Y in Central Maryland team, you join a very special family of diverse professionals who have made the intentional decision to be a part of a cause-driven, charitable organization where they can build their career
EQUITY STATEMENT
The Y in Central Maryland strives to reflect and celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve. In the face of the undeniable fact that systemic racism has permeated our country’s institutions, including our Y, we believe that we need not only respond to inequities, but also actively seek them out and address them. This is not only a moral imperative, but it makes us a stronger, more effective organization.
Our Y seeks to be for all, and to be for all means that we clearly state that Black lives matter. By stating this, we are not lessening the value of other lives. It is a recognition that in the past and in the present, racism has resulted in unequal opportunities. It is a call for equality, equity and justice for all.
We do this work with humility, recognizing that we must always first start from within.
We expect and ask that all stakeholders embrace that equity and anti-racism are central to the Y’s mission and values and hold us accountable in this journey towards making “For a better us” have real meaning.
For our full equity statement, please visit https://ymaryland.org/mission/aboutus/equity
EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY BENEFITS
At the Y, we invest in our associates’ well-being and the well-being of their families. This comprehensive focus includes tangible benefits. For a full list please visit ymaryland.org/careers
What you'll do
- The Success Mentor is responsible for managing a caseload of students, building meaningful relationships, and collaborating with school staff. Responsibilities include monitoring student attendance, providing guidance, and implementing strategies to enhance student engagement and success.
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