Youth Mentoring and Community Engagement Coordinator at CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF STEUBEN LIVINGSTON CO – Mount Morris, New York

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Job Posting: Youth Mentoring and Community Engagement Coordinator

Location: 34 E State St Mt Morris

Employment Type: Full time 37.5 Hours a week

Salary: $20.00 an hour

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

General Description

The Youth Mentoring and Community Engagement Coordinator is an agency-wide position that supports and ensures quality operations, recruitment, training and coordination of the youth mentoring program and volunteers. This position fosters and develops strong relationships with community members, volunteers and program participants securing a welcoming, efficient, and mission-driven service environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruitment, screening, onboarding, interviewing, and youth mentoring/volunteer scheduling.
• The youth mentoring program requires in-home or in-person intake upon youth and volunteer mentor enrollment.
• Facilitate monthly group outings for youth mentoring.
• Provides training/orientation, ensuring understanding of safety, confidentiality, and service standards.
• Coordinating presentations and events in alignment with agency mission interest and goals.
• Provide support to all volunteers and supervision of youth mentoring volunteers.
• Recognizes and celebrates volunteer and youth mentoring contributions through appreciation initiatives and communications.
• Manages and schedules volunteer groups for dedicated events throughout the year that may include staff, agency council members or members of the community.
• Maintains accurate records of service hours, reports, files, documentation and contact information.
• Build new partnerships and foster positive relationships with community groups and businesses to strengthen volunteer/youth mentoring recruitment and engagement.
• Maintain updated knowledge of community outreach events and volunteer fairs.
• Attend essential community partnership meetings supportive and collaborative of agency growth and missions.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies, safety standards, and health regulations.
• Participation in staff meetings and contribute to ongoing program improvement efforts.
• Participation in relevant agency meetings and/or training.
• Actively pursues the development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training, and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in a related field preferred

Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience in community outreach and/or volunteer management preferred. Proficiency with MS Office Tools required and experience with Raiser’s Edge or other fund development software preferred. Marketing experience in a non-profit setting strongly preferred Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community partners and maintain professional relationships.
• Flexibility adapting to the needs of clients and varying work schedules.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal/written communication 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
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
• Demonstrate full adherence to the Code of Conduct and all policies/procedures related to compliance and ethical business practices.
• Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement.
• Provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Join us and help make a positive impact on our community!

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

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 accommodation 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.