Advocate Mentor

The Advocate Mentor will be a reliable, committed professional who will work with a cohort of 8 children. The mentor will develop long-term trusting relationships with the child and family; partner with the child’s school/teacher to develop individualized plans for academic success; teach key social and emotional skills for the child’s future success based on the CASEL framework; fully document and evaluate the child’s growth in both academic and social and emotional growth; maintain strong relationships with the child’s primary caregivers.

Position Requirements:

· Passion, expertise, dedication, and/or experience with working with vulnerable children starting at age 5 to 18, and families is highly preferred.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
· Must have valid driver’s license.
· Be able to transport children in personal vehicle as required for mentoring and advocacy activities.
· Vehicle insurance that meets the RCI requirements of $500,000 Combined Single Limit.
· 21 years of age or older and able to commit to at least 3 years of mentoring services.
· Able to complete the application and orientation process including interview, training, and background checks.
· Bachelor’s degree preferred.
· Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for the position may be considered at the discretion of the ED.
· Current CPR Certification or ability to complete CPR course within 6 weeks of employment.
· Experience with a variety of office equipment and the ability to learn new software applications.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.