K&S Staffing Solutions is seeking a Youth Mentor Coordinator
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Youth Mentor Coordinator is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the Youth Mentor team and AmeriCorps members
to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed support for youth within the Wraparound Program. The Coordinator will supervise, train,
and guide mentors while managing program operations, including documentation, reporting, and compliance. This position
ensures that both mentors and AmeriCorps members are aligned with program goals, engaging youth in developmentally
appropriate activities that promote personal growth, resilience, and positive relationships. The Coordinator plays a vital role in maintaining a structured, supportive environment for both mentors and youth, while contributing to the overall success of the
Wraparound process.
This position combines leadership, administrative oversight, and occasional direct youth engagement to ensure that program
standards and outcomes are met effectively.
Reports to Program Manager. Supervises Youth Mentor Team & AmeriCorps Team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Lived Experience:
1.1. Preferred experience in child-serving systems (e.g., child welfare, juvenile probation, or behavioral health) or
experience mentoring youth with emotional or behavioral challenges.
1.2. Experience supervising or mentoring staff or volunteers in a related human services environment.
2. Education:
2.1. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as social work, psychology, sociology, or human services.
3. Other Requirements:
3.1. Valid unrestricted driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance.
3.2. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
3.3. Must pass a Department of Justice/Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervision & Team Leadership:
1.1. Supervise Youth Mentors: Provide guidance, supervision, and professional development to the Youth
Mentors, ensuring they deliver consistent, high-quality support to the youth they serve.
1.2. Mentor Team Support: Hold regular support and coaching sessions with Youth Mentors to discuss their
caseloads, support their challenges, and offer strategies for engaging youth effectively and meeting reporting
and documentation standards.
1.3. Facilitate Mentor Orientation: Lead orientation sessions with new mentors and families, ensuring both parties
understand their roles, the expectations of the program, and how to build positive mentor-mentee
relationships.
1.4. Training & Development: Organize and implement ongoing training opportunities for Youth Mentors to
develop their skills in peer support, crisis intervention, and youth advocacy.
1.5. Monitor Mentor Assignments: Oversee mentor assignments to youth, ensuring appropriate matching based on
needs and goals, and monitor progress throughout the mentoring relationship.
1.6. Documentation: Ensure that all required documentation (e.g., case notes, progress reports, incident reports)
related to mentor activities and youth engagement is properly recorded, stored, and maintained according to
agency guidelines and confidentiality policies.
1.7. Reporting: Submit timely reports on program activities, mentor progress, and any significant events or
challenges encountered during the mentorship process. This includes tracking mentor service hours,
submitting regular supervision logs, and ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines.
1.8. Outcome Measures: Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of the mentoring program. This
includes tracking key outcomes (e.g., youth progress, goal achievement, behavior changes) and ensuring that
mentors are contributing to the achievement of established program goals and metrics.
1.9. Administrative Duties: Oversee scheduling, timesheets, and attendance for mentors, as well as managing
communication between mentors, families, and the Wraparound team. The Coordinator must also ensure that
mentor caseloads are properly assigned and balanced, and that all required administrative paperwork is
completed in a timely manner.
2. AmeriCorps Site Supervisor Duties
2.1. AmeriCorps Member Supervision: Serve as the primary supervisor for AmeriCorps members
2.2. AmeriCorps Training & Orientation: Provide AmeriCorps members with orientation to the organization, its
policies, and procedures, and deliver ongoing training relevant to their service responsibilities.
2.3. Service Activity Monitoring: Ensure AmeriCorps members are adhering to their service assignments and are
effectively contributing to the program goals. Monitor and evaluate their progress and service hours.
2.4. Compliance & Reporting: Ensure that AmeriCorps members comply with all AmeriCorps regulations and
that required reports (timesheets, performance evaluations) are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
2.5. Collaboration with AmeriCorps Program: Maintaining communication with program staff and attending AmeriCorps-related meetings or trainings as needed.
3. Program Participation
3.1. Wraparound Engagement: Participate in team meetings and contribute to service plans by sharing
observations and offering insights from feedback from mentors, and feedback from families.
3.2. Program Activities: Attend and participate in program events, such as banquets, award ceremonies, and site
activities as needed.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
1. Empathy & Non-Judgmental Attitude: Ability to connect with and support youth in a compassionate, non-judgmental
manner.
2. Leadership & Supervision: Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, able to guide a team of peer support staff while
fostering their professional growth.
3. Communication & Listening: Excellent communication and listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect with
youth.
4. Cultural Humility: Demonstrates understanding and respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
5. Adaptability: Ability to remain flexible and patient while working with youth in various settings and dealing with
emotional or behavioral challenges.
6. Self-Awareness: Understanding of personal triggers and self-care needs to maintain emotional stability in challenging
situations.
Full Time
Pay Rate: $25-$30/hr DOE
Benefits Include: Medical, dental & vision insurance, Prestige Urgent Care Membership, Wellness Care Plan, Retirement
Package, Cell Phone Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME FOR REVIEW
If interested in this position please go to our website to complete the online application. www.kss4jobs.com. After you submit the first part of the application please call our office for further instructions and schedule an interview with one of our staffing professionals
