SUSD Youth Mentor

Under supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Youth Mentor – Specialty Staff will facilitate a wide range of creative activities for students within the Afterschool Program. This position will be responsible for providing academic enrichment activities related to a diverse curriculum. The objective of the program is to provide structure and create a fun learning environment where students can expand their interest and build interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to all El Concilio California policies and procedures.
• Create educational and recreational lesson plans to instruct students from grade levels K-8^th grade.
• Develop engaging activities where students of all grade levels can participate.
• Provide supervision to all students at any worksite assigned to.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of students indoors and outdoors.
• Prepare written accident reports as necessary.
• Follow Mandated Reporter protocols based on training when necessary.
• Participate in relevant trainings and collaborative meetings as required.
• Respond to children’s needs, emergencies, and mediate conflicts that may occur during activities.
• Redirect students in a positive manner and provide mentoring support on a daily basis.
• Actively participate in learning activities and provide tutoring based on student needs.
• Provide all students necessary equipment and provide instruction on use of materials for safety purposes.
• Work alongside and collaborate with youth mentors and other specialty staff.
• Assist other Youth Mentors with coverage during site assignment as needed.
• Keep accurate information regarding student attendance and progress during activities.
• Relay any information to Lead Youth Mentors and Program Coordinator regarding program updates.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all students, parents and school personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with or without accommodation satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, an/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 18 years of age or valid work permit.
• Reliable transportation or personal vehicle is highly preferred.
• Required to travel to all 12 sites as needed.
• Availability of Mon-Fri from 10am – 6pm is required. (work schedule varies upon assigned site)
• Successful completion of Live scan fingerprint background check
• Successful completion of a negative Tuberculosis test
• Maintain acceptable work habits such as attendance, punctuality, time management, team work, etc.
• Understand and work effectively with diverse cultural and ethnic groups.
• Ethics-Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Initiative-Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. 
• Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Language: Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.

EDUCATION

A high school diploma/GED equivalency and 48 semester units is highly preferred; or a high school diploma/GED equivalency and completion of Paraprofessional Exam is required in lieu of 48 semester units.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License
• Up to date automobile insurance
• Successful completion of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
• Successful completion of Workplace Violence Prevention Training
• Successful completion of HIPPA Training
• Successful completion of Mandated Reporter Training

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The physical demands 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 regularly required to stand, sit, talk and listen for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop and lift and move up to 25 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high noise level. Primary work environment is an elementary school setting and public venues.  The employee will frequently be required to work outside in moderate weather.

Employees shall work in a non-hostile work environment. That is, the employee is expected not to engage in any activity that unreasonably interferes with performance of any other employee, such as harassment, unlawful discrimination or any other behavior that unduly demeans or intimidates another person. 

BENEFITS

• INSURANCE: All part-time employees are enrolled in $25,000 life insurance through Mutual of Omaha at no cost.
• LEAVE: El Concilio California offers Paid Time Off; Part-time employees’ leave benefits are prorated.
• OTHER BENEFITS: Flexible Spending Account (Payflex) and 401K Retirement account (John Hancock)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, WORKPLACE DIVERSITY, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

El Concilio California is an equal employment opportunity employer encouraging workforce diversity. All aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical, or mental disability, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled applicants to participate in the application and examination process. Please advise Human Resources of special needs in advance of the application deadline and, if accepted for further testing, at least one week prior to the examination.