College Mentor for Adults (Program Specialist)

Mains'l; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mains’l in Chico, CA seeks a part-time College Support Professional to assist adults with developmental concerns in our college program. You will help students navigate campus resources, break down assignments, find tutors, and learn independent living skills.

The role requires a reliable vehicle, strong communication, and empathy. Hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with pay starting at $18.25/hour and potential up to $19.25/hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with college students and/or people with disabilities.
• Ability to navigate college campuses and utilize student resources.
• Own vehicle with valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Strong communication and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Support students in navigating Chico State and Butte County campuses.
• Break down homework into clear steps and help students stay organized.
• Assist students in finding appropriate tutors.
• Help students learn how to live independently.
• Utilize community resources to support students.

Skills

Independent living skills

Student support

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Mains'l is seeking a dynamic College Support Professional to provide collegiate, social, vocational, and independent living skills support to adults with developmental concerns enrolled in our college program. The Mains'l College Essential Plus programs offer support to adults to reach their educational hopes and dreams!

At Mains'l we strive for continuous employee development to achieve the personal and professional goals of our employees. Mains'l has a variety of training, development, and career growth opportunities in social services, behavioral health, mental health, health care, finance, clerical, informational technology, human resources, nursing, and management.

We are currently looking for someone who is looking for part-time work. The schedule is Monday- Friday between the hours of 8 am-6 pm.

Job Type:part-time

Salary: $18.25 /hour.

The primary duties of the job would be to:

• Support for helping students navigate the Chico State and Butte County campuses and become familiar with different departments and services
• Support for breaking down homework assignments into clear steps and helping students stay organized
• Assist students in finding appropriate tutors
• Help students learn how to live independently
• Support the students by utilizing community resources
• Must have own vehicle with valid driver's license and current auto insurance

The perfect person for this amazing opportunity would have:

• Ability to work with limited to no supervision
• Ability to navigate college campuses and utilize student resources like financial aid, tutoring, academic counseling, etc.
• Experience working with college students and/or people who have disabilities
• Ability to communicate clearly and be professional in a variety of settings
• Ability to help plan program events and activities
• Ability to plan and present a workshop or activity
• Ability to make decisions for the good of the students, program, and fellow team members.

The type of person who would love this job would be:

• Someone who is flexible and adaptable to change
• Positive with a great attitude
• Able to have fun and have a good sense of humor
• Patient and empathetic with good listening skills
• Honest and level-headed
• Someone who actively engages in positive social interactions
• Respectful, team-oriented and have an open mind and accepting of constructive criticism

The average schedule is Monday through Friday with hours depending on the College Plus students' class schedules. Times vary from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. There are monthly evening and potential weekend social activities that will adjust the normal weekly schedule

Job Type: part-time

Pay: From $18.25 per hour

Benefits:

Mains’l offers full benefits to Full-time staff including paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, health, dental, life and vision insurance, 401k, paid funeral leave, parental leave, 2 weeks of paid jury leave, and education assistance (tuition reimbursement).

Pay Scale:

Starting rate: $18.25 per hour

Maximum Pay Rate: $19.25 per hour based on years of experience at Mains'l.

Mains’l is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.