Requisition ID

2024-21223

Job Locations

TN-Memphis

Program

Administrative/Corporate

Relocation Assistance

No

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Company Overview
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Position Overview

The Mentor Liaison will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and expansion of the mentor program including recruitment, training, and placement of mentors in all programs; communication with mentors and staff members, documentation of mentor activities; assistance with special projects and events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintains communication and coordination with appropriate Youth Villages staff in order to
evaluate volunteer needs and performance.
Conducts ongoing assessment of volunteer mentors and mentor program.
Communicates with mentors regularly and implements continuing improvements.
Conducts workshops to provide continuing training for the mentors.
Lead orientation/training for new mentors
Maintains needs list for youth in need of mentors.
Documents mentor program outcomes
Develops plan to recruit new mentors for each program.
Makes presentations to civic groups and professional organizations.
Recruits' volunteers through speaking engagements, contacts with the Volunteer Memphis, and
through requests generated from outreach materials
Interviews, screens and places volunteers interested in the mentoring program.
Complies with standards set by the Memphis Mentoring Partnership

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequently remains in stationary position for periods of time.
Person must be able to drive throughout coverage region.
Regularly needs to move throughout office to access file cabinets and office machinery.
Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as calculator, copy machines,
and printer.
Frequently moves, ascend/descend, and traverse.
Constantly must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, and exchange
information with clients Frequently needs to be able to recognize, judge, and observe clients
behavior and safety of surrounding.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required

A minimum of 3 months experience recruiting and managing volunteers is required
Experience in CRM software "Salesforce" is preferred
Must have excellent customer service and communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge

Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
Retirement Savings Pension Plan
403 (b)
2 weeks paid vacation
12 paid sick days per year
10 paid holidays
Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

EOE

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.