Program Specialist​/Community Outreach

Description

• Interview potential Bigs (mentors) and Littles (mentees) to assess strengths, needs, interests, and match preferences and to make tailored matches. Matches may be:
• Community-Based or Site-Based (adult mentors matched with youth ages 5- 17).
• School-Based as part of our High School Bigs programs (high school students matched with elementary-age students; matches meet weekly on-site at area schools).
• Use coaching skills and regular engagement with Bigs, Littles, and parents/guardians to support safe, healthy match relationship development and child development as well as progress on identified goals. Use a high level of proficiency and skill to apply child safety and risk management knowledge, policies, and procedures throughout all aspects of job function.
• Always adhere to the national Big Brothers Big Sisters Service Delivery Model, program standards, and BBBSNM Program Manual.
• Timely enter complete and accurate information into case management database, using proper grammar and construction for narrative sections.
• Assess match relationships for any potential concerns or challenges as early as possible. With supervisor’s guidance, coach parties and intervene as needed toward successful resolution.
• Distribute and collect periodic surveys on youth outcomes, mentoring relationship strength, and ongoing support needs.
• Work collaboratively with team to assure fidelity to program standards while using flexibility and creativity in meeting match and family needs. Help families identify and connect with additional community supports as needed.
• Plan and organize activities for matches. Attend agency events to support families and program growth. These often occur during evenings or weekends, requiring schedule flexibility.
• Travel throughout Taos, Penasco, and surrounding counties to support BBBSNM programs and matches; occasionally travel to other regions served by BBBSNM for events or coverage.
• Work collaboratively with the BBBSNM team to support high-quality, one‑on‑one mentoring throughout the service areas.
• Meet with supervisor(s) on a regular basis to provide updates on program and allow for needed support.

• Interview potential Bigs (mentors) and Littles (mentees) to assess strengths, needs, interests, and match preferences and to make tailored matches. Matches may be:
• Community-Based or Site-Based (adult mentors matched with youth ages 5- 17).
• School-Based as part of our High School Bigs programs (high school students matched with elementary-age students; matches meet weekly on-site at area schools).
• Use coaching skills and regular engagement with Bigs, Littles, and parents/guardians to support safe, healthy match relationship development and child development as well as progress on identified goals. Use a high level of proficiency and skill to apply child safety and risk management knowledge, policies, and procedures throughout all aspects of job function.
• Always adhere to the national Big Brothers Big Sisters Service Delivery Model, program standards, and BBBSNM Program Manual.
• Timely enter complete and accurate information into case management database, using proper grammar and construction for narrative sections.
• Assess match relationships for any potential concerns or challenges as early as possible. With supervisor’s guidance, coach parties and intervene as needed toward successful resolution.
• Distribute and collect periodic surveys on youth outcomes, mentoring relationship strength, and ongoing support needs.
• Work collaboratively with team to assure fidelity to program standards while using flexibility and creativity in meeting match and family needs. Help families identify and connect with additional community supports as needed.
• Plan and organize…