Paid Mentor

Position Title: Paid Mentor – Part Time

Summary: School Based Mentors (SBMs) provide one-to-one mentoring for 10 target students & additional school programming based on school needs. For more info on the program and Partners organization, please visit: http://partnersyouth.org.

Terms: August 12, 2024-June 6, 2025. Average of 20-25 hours/week – $20-21/hour.

Locations: Routt and Moffat County Schools

Benefits:

● Training and Professional Development applicable to many career paths

● Flexible schedule determined with school site

● The only position that offers the ability to work alongside School Social Workers, in a school setting, with a nonprofit in our local community.

● PTO Days offered, School Breaks and Holidays off, Paid Sick Leave

Responsibilities:

● Build relationships and implement programming that supports the young people in schools

● Support target students through the use of Individual 1:1 support (social emotional, academic,

behavioral), classroom support, and other activities that support academic success.

● Provide character building, guidance and goal development, and support to their caseload of 10 target

students.

● Create and maintain Target Student case records

● Distribute and collect organizational forms, surveys and maintaining case records

● Organize and implement in-school and/or after-school clubs, activities or peer mentor programming

which may include both target and non-target student participants.

● Attend weekly Partners staff meetings

Qualifications:

● Interest in and passion for serving school aged, underserved youth

● A desire to pursue a career in the field of education, counseling and/or nonprofit management

● Ability to communicate with parents and school staff and work within multiple organizational systems

● Successful Completion of Partners Screening Process to work with youth in a school system

● Reliable vehicle & driver’s license strongly recommended

Application: Please send a brief email, resume & two references to School Based Mentoring Program Manager [email protected] and include the position title in the subject line.

Partners for Youth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. If you are concerned about any of the qualifications or hours, we encourage you to still apply or contact the Program Manager to learn more. This position can be flexible to work with you and your schedule.