Mentoring Specialist Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh - 4.0 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time From $20 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Microsoft Outlook Risk assessment Associate's degree

Full Job Description Position Purpose:

The Mentoring Specialist (MS) role at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh is to mentor students in an embedded school-based setting.

Success of Position:

The Mentoring Specialist will develop and facilitate both group and individual programming using curriculum focused on reducing risky behaviors, building social-emotional skills, fostering a sense belonging, and helping students envision a successful future. The MS will ensure programming is delivered effectively, consistently, and in alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Mentorship and Program Facilitation :

Lead weekly group and one-on-one mentoring sessions using a structured curriculum, while fostering positive relationships and a safe, supportive environment.

Recruitment and Enrollment :

Assist with recruitment and enrollment of Littles during the school year and summertime - including interviews and assessments to recommend group or individual mentoring placements.

Data and Program Monitoring:

Utilize student data around behavior, attendance, academics, and surveys to improve programming quality.

Collaboration and Communication:

Communicate with families, school staff, and program teams, integrate into the school environment, and help maintain engagement.

Documentation and Compliance :

Maintain accurate and timely records with strict adherence to child safety protocols and risk assessment procedures, ensuring compliance with BBBS standards and funding requirements. Operate within the bounds of BBBSPGH and BBBSA expectations and standards. Performance Measures M entorship & Program Facilitation Sustain assigned match relationships Create and administer curriculum during weekly program sessions Mentee program attendance Recruitment & Enrollment Recruit identified number of students at the school for the program Enroll identified number of students into the program Data & Program Monitoring Administer session snapshots after each programming session Engage with MC in Big Match Support Contacts and surveys, as required by BBBSA Standards of Practice Collaboration & Communication Participate in ongoing meetings with school contacts Documentation and Compliance Follow standard practices of communication cadences and timelines Ensure data accuracy in Matchforce Qualifications and Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to social work, counseling, social services, child development, or education Associate's degree and at least 2 years of relevant work experience in social work, counseling, social services, child development, or education High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in social work, counseling, social services, child development, or education Previous experience working in a school setting preferred Knowledge & Skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Working knowledge of a customer relations management (CRM) system a plus; Salesforce preferred Other Requirements Must pass required background checks (Child Abuse, Criminal, and FBI) Regular hours Monday through Friday, aligning with school hours Attendance at BBBSPGH headquarters (East Liberty) required when school is not in session and as needed Physical Demands This position is primarily school-based; attendance at BBBSPGH headquarters (East Liberty) is required when school is not in session Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 25% of the time Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (e.g., printer, copy machine) Must be able to communicate information and ideas clearly and accurately so others will understand Regular hours are Monday through Friday, aligning with school hours

Compensation and Benefits Salary:

$39,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Health Insurance:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance & EAP:

Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) after 6 months of employment

Retirement:

403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match after 6 months of employment

PTO & Parental Leave:

Generous paid time off and parental leave Equal Employment Opportunity Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh (BBBSPGH) is an equal opportunity employer. BBBSPGH does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy and gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military status, or other non-merit factor.