FWS - Youth Mentor - BAGS Foundation

Youth Mentor

The Youth Mentor works directly with children and adolescents ages 6-18 in the community to provide positive guidance, academic encouragement, and personal development support. Working under the supervision of the Mentoring Support Manager, mentors serve as consistent, encouraging role models-empowering youth to build essential life skills, boost self-esteem, and engage constructively in their schools and communities.

• Direct Mentorship:
Deliver individualized, one-on-one mentoring sessions focused on positive youth development, social-emotional growth, and academic encouragement.

• Community Engagement:
Plan and lead age-appropriate, goal-oriented activities and community-based outings tailored to the mentee's interests and developmental needs.

• Family & Team

Collaboration:

Maintain open, professional communication with the mentee's family, designated school/community contacts, and the Mentoring Support Manager.

• Documentation & Reporting:
Promptly submit weekly session progress notes, activity logs, and accurate timesheets to support program tracking and evaluation.

• Meetings & Training:
Attend the initial match introduction meeting, complete all mandatory onboarding and mentor training, and participate in periodic check-in meetings as required.

• Brand Ambassadorship:
Positively represent the BAGS Foundation, championing its mission and values across all community and school interactions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be a current Post University student
• Transportation:
  Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance required (essential for community-based travel and activities).
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional interpersonal, listening, and oral communication skills; proven ability to connect with, mentor, and motivate children and youth ages 6–18.
• Professionalism:
  High degree of integrity, maturity, empathy, and sound judgment when working independently in field and community settings.
• Administrative
  
  Skills:
  
  Comfortable using basic digital tools for email communication, electronic timesheets, and session progress documentation.
• Background Clearances:
  Must successfully pass all BAGS Foundation background checks, screenings, and reference verifications.
• Education & Experience:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate or Bachelor's coursework/degree in Psychology, Human Services, Education, Social Work, or related fields preferred). Prior experience working with youth, community volunteering, tutoring, coaching, or camp counseling is strongly preferred.
• Approved for FWS

How the Job Benefits You as a Student:

• Position relates to coursework/degree in Psychology, Human Services, Education, Social Work.