Mentor Coordinator Jobs

Mission - Who are we?

Immerse Arkansas transforms youth from crisis into “overcomers” through direct youth programs combined with support for families who foster or adopt. Our youth include those who have aged out of foster care, victims of trafficking, runaways, and homeless youth. We focus on helping youth deal with past trauma so they can thrive in a family and on their own as an adult. Core supports for youth include coaching, mentoring, connection to trauma-informed therapy, a drop-in center, supportive housing, relationship building events, and life skill training. Core supports for families include training events, retreats and counseling.

Our values drive how we behave. In all we do, we seek to have hearts motivated by worship, a work ethic that is scrappy, and a commitment to stick with each youth, no matter what.

Brief Title and Duties

The Mentor Coordinator will recruit, train, pair, and support mentors for youth in crisis. These mentors will effectively empower youth by providing a loving and nurturing relationship, equipping youth with skills necessary to navigate life, promoting well being, and encouraging the development of healthy relationships.

1. Recruitment - Recruit and onboard a network of trauma-informed mentors to provide long term relationships for youth in crisis.
2. Training - Coordinate and manage a training schedule that adequately prepares prospective mentors to provide quality relational supports for youth in crisis.
3. Pairing and Support - Provide direct support and assistance to youth and mentors by managing the mentorship process, thoughtfully pairing mentors with youth, engagement, and processing all required documentation. Provide ongoing support throughout each pairing.
4. Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding, and balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support, and communication.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 5 years experience or a Masters Degree (with State Licensure) in a related field with at least 2 years experience.

Skills Required

Communications: presentation, public speaking, teaching, training

Additional Requirements

• Must maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications determined by the program.
• Intervention (TBRI), and the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
• Must be available evenings, weekends and on-call as assigned, during identified days.
• Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation, able to travel within assigned region on a daily basis.
• Understanding of normal adolescent development.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
• Must successfully complete required background checks and drug screening.
• Upon hire, must complete training for Foster PRIDE/ Adopt PRIDE, Trust-Based Relational