Lead School-Based Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence

Posted by Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence on June 11, 2024

JOIN A FORWARD-THINKING AGENCY THAT SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI) is the largest BBBS agency in the state and one of the largest in the nation. Our mission is to ignite the power and promise of youth and close the mentoring gap, by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships and strengthening the quality of the mentoring field.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI) seeks a Lead School-Based Mentor will support approximately 50 middle school students (grades 6-8) through group and individual mentoring sessions. Based at an assigned school in North, West, and/or Southwest Philadelphia, the Lead Mentor will provide positive role modeling, help mentees set goals, and develop social and emotional skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Youth Mentoring:
  • Mentor a caseload of ~50 youth during the school day.
  • Facilitate individual (10 students) and group (40 students) mentoring sessions.
  • Implement a curriculum focused on social-emotional learning, goal setting, and risk avoidance.
• Youth Enrollment & Support:
  • Collaborate with school staff to recruit and enroll participants.
  • Communicate with parents/guardians and school staff regarding program details.
  • Conduct interviews and recommend mentoring matches.
• Progress Monitoring:
  • Maintain attendance records and session details in an online database.
  • Review progress data and attend weekly check-ins with the Mentoring Manager.
  • Complete assessments and paperwork as required.
• Partnership Engagement:
  • Build and maintain relationships with school leadership, counselors, and staff.
  • Participate in monthly feedback meetings with school leadership

Learn more and apply here.