Professional Mentor - Chicago

Job description

Friends of the Children is a nonprofit creating generational change by supporting youth through relationships with professional Mentors. We provide children facing the greatest obstacles with a paid, full-time professional Mentor - we call them a "Friend" - from kindergarten through high school graduation, 12+ years, no matter what. We are currently seeking an extraordinary person to join our team. This is a professional position with training, supervision, accountability, and real impact. What You'll Do: As a Professional Mentor, you will work with eight children, providing each child with consistent, one-on-one time every week. You will build long-term, trusting relationships with the children and their families. You will help each child develop skills for managing emotions, navigating school and relationships, and building confidence in who they are becoming. Your Responsibilities: Essential Functions: · Provide a minimum of four hours per week of individualized mentorship to each assigned youth (caseload of eight), primarily through one-on-one engagement during and outside of school hours. · Establish and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with families; communicate reg...