HOPE Youth Mentoring Caseworker at CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF STEUBEN LIVINGSTON CO

Penn Yan, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Mentoring, Recruitment, Training, Supervision, Communication, Time Management, Documentation, Case Management, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Confidentiality, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Emotional Support, Transportation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description We are Hiring! Job Posting: HOPE Youth Mentoring Caseworker Location: 2462 State Route 54A, Penn Yan, NY Employment Type: Full Time 35 hours Days M-F with occasional evening and weekend hours. Salary: $20.00-$22.00 an hour General Description Coordination and implementation of the HOPE Youth Mentoring Program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Recruitment, screening, training and supervision of adult mentors. Support for mentors (“in-service” trainings, validation of mentor’s efforts, and physical and emotional support for mentors). Supervision and support of existing matches. Assess needs of referred youth to determine program enrollment. Provide enrollment interview and potential intake with referred youth(s) and family. Public presentations about HOPE to groups for recruitment purposes. Liaison between referring agencies, schools, families, and mentors. Maintain files and documentation on current matches and unmatched youth, including Program Evaluations. Maintain accurate documentation and case management documentation in program database(s) for all program activities and participants. Preparation of monthly and annual program reports. Coordinate monthly program group outings/activities for matched and unmatched program youth. Provide transportation to/from program group outings/activities for youth, as needed. Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator with planning and implementing a yearly recognition event for mentors. Maintain open lines of communication with mentors and youth families. Attend agency annual functions as requested. Participate in staff meetings. Attend mandatory training. Completes other duties as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required. Requirements Qualifications Education: High School diploma required. Some college preferred. Experience: Relevant professional experience with youth and families preferred. Prior experience with volunteer management preferred, but not required. Relevant years of experience and education will be considered Additional Qualifications: Ability to work some evenings and weekends, flexible schedule to meet program needs. Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier. Continuous use of a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle. Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively and meet deadlines Excellent verbal/written skills Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support organizational mission, philosophy, and policies Ability to work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. EMPLOYER’S DISCLAIMER: All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Responsibilities

The HOPE Youth Mentoring Caseworker is responsible for coordinating and implementing the HOPE Youth Mentoring Program, which includes recruiting and training mentors, supporting existing matches, and assessing the needs of referred youth. Additional duties involve maintaining documentation, preparing reports, and facilitating group activities.