Reach & Rise Group Mentoring Coodinator

YMCA
Salary
$55,000.00
$60,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
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The YMCA of The Capital Area is seeking an experienced Cause Driven Leader to join our team as the Reach & Rise Group Mentoring Coordinator.
Job Description

This position is funded by a federal grant with funding through October 2026. It is subject to the acquisition of additional funding for another three-year extension.

Under the direction of the VP of Operations and the YMCA Reach & Rise National Director(s), the Reach & Rise Group Mentoring Coordinator is responsible for oversight and implementation of the YMCA’s National Reach & Rise Group Mentoring Program at the YMCA of the Capital Area.  The Group Mentoring Coordinator has a background in mental health or social work and will establish the Reach & Rise Group Program Model by recruiting, training, and matching volunteers, as well as responsible for managing risk. They ensure uniformity of training curriculum, data collection, outcome objectives, and ongoing clinical support. 

The Reach & Rise Group Mentoring Coordinator will attend a virtual three day training and orientation session on the model.

This position is concerned with the delivery and coordination of services in the community. To this end, the Group Mentoring Coordinator must have the interpersonal skills to interact with volunteers, youth, and the community. The Coordinator effectively manages and ensures compliance with all aspects of the grant and the partnership agreement with the Y USA. Program development and management skills required. The Coordinator ensures that all goals and objectives are met for the program in their association and must have the ability to clearly document outcomes and data per program protocols.

Qualifications
  • Experience working with the target population.
  • Experience in implementing and delivering a program by following specific program model, curriculum and guidelines.
  • Contract and budget management required.
  • Organization and systems management required.
  • Program development skills required.
  • Experience in facilitating and managing a psychoeducational or counseling group.
  • Possess a variety of skills to include written and oral communication.
  • Ability to effectively deliver services through a variety of systems.
Essential Functions
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
  • Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
  • Demonstrate the Character Counts values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
  • Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
  • All other duties as assigned by your supervisor. 

Other Job Functions

  • Completion of all required paperwork per the partnership agreement and as specified by the OJJDP grant requirements.
  • Provide accurate, timely completion and submission of all mentor/mentee – related records and documents.
  • Comply with the legal standards for mandated reporting.
  • Work with all YMCA partners to ensure positive and consistent relationship.
  • As needed, attend regular meetings with volunteers, families, and with staff from schools and/or community-based organizations.
  • Provide input as to how the mentoring program can better reflect the cultural diversity of the children and families in the respective YMCA regions.
  • Attend all required training as required by the YMCA of the USA
  • Actively participates in YMCA events and activities and adheres to the YMCA Core Values
  • Develop an approved plan for professional development.
  • Other duties as specified by the Reach & Rise National Director(s) and VP of Operations.
Required Certifications
  • Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling/Psychology (current enrollment in a Master’s SW or Counseling/Psychology program or related field will be considered based on group facilitation & mentoring experience) OR equivalent experience.