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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton and Area is seeking a full-time Mentoring Coordinator.
The incumbent will be a youth worker who will assist with coordinating our mentoring programs and providing casework support. She/he will be responsible for the screening and matching of volunteer mentors, intakes of children and youth plus the monitoring of matches to ensure the healthy development of the relationships. As well, the Mentoring Coordinator will assist with the planning and implementation of fundraising and promotional events as requested.
Knowledge and Required Skills:
*2 year diploma in a related field eg. education, social or human sciences, child and youth work, family studies etc...
*May be a 3rd year Social Work student currently enrolled
*Specific training in understanding human growth and development and interpersonal skills
*volunteer program management with experience in volunteer management, recruitment and supervision of volunteers is an asset;
*Being a positive role model and able to interact in a positive supportive manner with children, youth, volunteers and community members.
Proposed start date: August 14, 2018
For more information regarding the services we provide www.yorkton.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Additional Skills
- Supervise other social workers, paid para-professional staff, student trainees and volunteers
Specific Skills
- Plan programs of assistance for clients
- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
Work Setting
- Social and family service agency
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Adult
- Child
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Education and training
- Community development