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Youth Development Specialist
2 months ago
About Us:
Making Opportunity Count is a non-profit human services agency dedicated to creating positive change and enhancing the lives of individuals and families in Central Massachusetts. Our mission is to foster community growth, provide essential services, and promote holistic well-being.
We are committed to making a lasting impact through our dynamic team's shared passion for service. To learn more, please visit our website.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible spending account
- 15 paid vacation days
- 12 paid sick days
- 13 paid holidays
- Hybrid work opportunities
- Student loan forgiveness assistance
- Tuition remission
- Pet insurance
- Employee discounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Immediate 403(b) employer contribution, 100% vesting on day one
We are also partnered with ZayZoon, an employee benefit that provides instant access to wages ahead of payday.
About This Opportunity:
The Peer Mentors at the Youth Innovation Center will play a pivotal role in empowering youth and teens through one-on-one and group mentoring opportunities. Our goal is to foster a sense of 'mattering' within our youth, ensuring they feel noticed, needed, and valued in their community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mentoring duties: Provide one-on-one and group mentoring to foster personal and collective growth among the youth.
- Ensure each mentee feels a sense of 'mattering' and their positive traits are acknowledged and celebrated.
- Collaborate with the Site Manager and Program Coordinator to develop and refine the mentorship program.
- Follow the program's timeline, ensuring all milestones are reached.
Documentation and Tracking:
- Regularly track and record mentor-mentee meetings to ensure alignment with the center's objectives.
- Monitor and document outcomes and progress of mentees to evaluate the effectiveness of the mentorship and recommend necessary improvements.
Engagement:
- Serve as a beacon of guidance and mentorship for the community's youth.
- Encourage youth to participate in community and civic activities, ensuring their involvement is consistent and impactful.
Operational Management:
- Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Youth Innovation Center.
- Collaborate effectively with fellow peer mentors to promote a cohesive work environment.
- Initiate and attend regular peer mentor leader meetings and training opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in human services or a related field is preferred; a minimum of a high school diploma/GED is mandatory.
- At least one year of involvement in youth programming and/or mentoring is crucial.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Strong computer and technology skills, including familiarity with social media.
- Experience working with local community agencies is beneficial.
- Ability to collaborate efficiently as a vital member of a team.
- Ability to relate empathetically and effectively to individuals across diverse socio-economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
- Background check: An acceptable CORI is mandatory for the role.
- Must have a genuine passion for youth development and bring a proactive approach to the role.
Working Conditions:
Office environment with frequent interactions in community settings.
Flexibility in working hours may be required based on program needs.
We value our culture and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. This is evident through:
- Our non-profit environment, which focuses on making a meaningful impact in our community.
- Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion, we actively promote and celebrate diversity in all forms.
- Career advancement opportunities, including comprehensive training programs and mentorship.
We believe in the potential of people and the power of diversity to drive innovation and success. We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you do not meet every listed requirement. Your unique experiences and perspectives are what help us shape the future of Making Opportunity Count.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. People of color, members of Tribal Nations and Native communities, LGBTQ-identified people, gender-nonconforming people, people with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English are strongly encouraged to apply.
