Match Support Specialist

Purpose of this function: The Match Support Specialist is engaged in the day-to-day case management and support of matches in the BBBS mentoring program. Work involves following the BBBSA Service Delivery Model and Standards of Practice in the area of match support and ensuring overall standard child safety practices. The Match Support Specialist will meet all match support goals as required by BBBSA.

• Day-to-day match support of a caseload of BBBS matches.
• Implement match support best practices as noted in the BBBSA Standards of Practice and Service Delivery Model by documenting and monitoring all elements of match support and supervision.
• Ensure high-level proficiency in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies and procedures throughout all job functions.
• Conduct match support contacts in a timely manner ensuring adherence to the schedule required by BBBSA.
• Provide coaching, support, referrals, and other information as needed to match participants.
• Provide feedback and supervision to match participants when match guidelines aren’t being met.
• Conduct all required surveys and updates to the Youth Development Plan.
• Ensure all data is entered into Match force in an accurate and timely manner.
  
  Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Implement and promote match activities to support ongoing volunteer involvement through individualized recognition, annual events, and re-engagement strategies.
• Assist supervisor with quality assurance standards and collection of data needed for contract and/or grant reports.
• Minimize risk through ensuring a high-level proficiency and skill in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies, and procedures throughout all aspects of the job function.
• Assist with all aspects of volunteer/child enrollment as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community and school and partners to educate them regarding the agency’s mission, promote involvement in agency activities and gain their support of the agency.
• Conduct volunteer and child/family reassessments and updates as specified by the Standards of Practice.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Attend required meetings and events as scheduled.
• Establish and promote positive communication among all team members of BBBSGC to increase collaboration and reduce inefficiencies.
• Always represent BBBSGC in a professional manner, providing courteous service to both internal and external constituents and presenting a positive image of BBBSGC.
• Abide by BBBSGC policies and practices.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Performance will be evaluated based on meeting the requirements of the job description; meeting performance metrics and other quality indicators established for this position; working effectively in a team environment; and demonstrating the values of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati.

• A Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited college or university, preferably in social work, counseling, social services or educational field.
• Participation in continuing education programs as requested.
• Must be able to work proficiently with computers and other office equipment.
• Required to travel approximately 20% of time to meet agency needs (often in places of employment or individual homes), attend conferences and meetings, etc.
  
  Travel is generally within Greater Cincinnati.
• Must have reliable transportation.
  
  Drivers of privately owned vehicles must have valid driver’s license and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.
  
  May be required to transport clients.
• Must be able to pass a background check consisting of National Sex Offender, Criminal History and driving check.