JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the FCBGC, the Frank Callen Mentoring Program Director is responsible for oversight and ongoing development and implementation of the Frank Callen Mentoring Program. Ideally, the Mentoring Program Director is a Mental Health Professionals who will establish the 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 Mentoring Director serves as the clinical mind for the program and is responsible for messaging, marketing, and brokering linkages to all available resources (e.g., facilities, human resources, risk management, volunteers, etc.).

The Program Director will participate in all training and orientation session. This position is concerned with the delivery and coordination of services in the community. To this end, the Program Director must have the interpersonal skills to interact with volunteers, youth, and the community. The Program Director effectively manages and ensures compliance with all aspects of grant and the partnership agreement with the funding sources. Contract and budget management, organization and systems management, and program development skills required. The Association Director 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.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Experience implementing and delivering a program by following specific program model, curriculum and guidelines
• Completion of all required paperwork per the partnership agreement and as specified by the OJJDP, United Way, City of Savannah and other grant requirements
• Provide accurate, timely completion and submission of all mentor/mentee – related records and documents
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and implement the mentee growth plans, utilizing various intervention methods and techniques
• Comply with the legal standards for mandated reporting
• Work with all Boys & Girls Club 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.
• Attend all required training as required by Boys & Girls Clubs of America
• Actively participates in Frank Callen BGC events and activities.
• Develop an approved plan for professional development.
• Other duties as specified by the Executive Director

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

This position requires experience working with the target population plus prefers a master’s degree in social work or counseling. The incumbent must possess a variety of skills to include written and oral communication and the ability to effectively deliver services through a variety of systems.

• Familiarity and experience working with target population
• Familiarity and experience working in or with community-based agencies
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated follow through on tasks; multi-project/ multi-task orientation
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently and produce results with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of case management techniques and processes
• Professional demeanor, pleasant personality, and a sense of humor
• Background Clearance Cause-Driven Leadership® Competencies
• Mission and Community Oriented: Models and teaches Boys & Girls Clubs values.
• Champions inclusion activities, strategies and initiatives.
• Ensures high-level services that differentiate the Boys & Girls Clubs from other providers. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development and recognition.
• People Oriented: Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Builds relationships to create small communities. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
• Results Oriented: Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Provides others with frameworks for making decisions.
• Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.
• Effectively creates and manages budgets.
• Personal Development Oriented: Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.
• Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change.
• Required Certifications

Working Environment/Minimum Physical Requirement

• Must have the physical, visual and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
• You must be available for some evening and weekend events
• You must be able to travel to all program activity sites

All employees working with the FCBGC are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Fingerprints will be taken upon commencement of employment and will be submitted to the Association Office human resources department prior to beginning the first day of work. Employees may be rechecked every two years.