FWS - Youth Mentor - BAGS Foundation

Post University; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Post University in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Youth Mentor to work directly with children and adolescents aged 6-18, providing positive guidance and academic encouragement.

You will collaborate with families, schools, and the Mentoring Support Manager, document progress weekly, and participate in onboarding and ongoing training while championing the foundation's mission.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Post University student
• Transportation: Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance required
• Interpersonal, listening, and oral communication skills to mentor youth ages 6–18
• Professionalism with integrity, maturity, empathy, and sound judgment
• Administrative skills: basic digital tools for email, timesheets, documentation
• Background clearances: pass BAGS Foundation checks and references
• Education & Experience: high school diploma or equivalent; psychology/education-related coursework preferred
• Approved for FWS

Responsibilities

• Direct Mentorship: one-on-one mentoring focused on youth development, academics, and social-emotional growth
• Community Engagement: plan and lead age-appropriate activities and outings
• Family & Team Collaboration: maintain communication with family and school contacts
• Documentation & Reporting: submit weekly progress notes and timesheets
• Meetings & Training: attend onboarding and ongoing mentor training
• Brand Ambassadorship: represent BAGS Foundation and its mission

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Mentoring

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Psychology coursework

Human Services coursework

Education coursework

Job description

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Connecticut, Waterbury, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3394

Salary Range: $18.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Department: Compliance

Rate of Pay: $18 - $23/hr

Position Summary

The Youth Mentor works directly with children and adolescents ages 6-18 in the community to provide positive guidance, academic encouragement and personal development support. Working under the supervision of the Mentoring Support Manager, mentors serve as consistent, encouraging role models-empowering youth to build essential life skills, boost self-esteem, and engage constructively in their schools and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Mentorship: Deliver individualized, one-on-one mentoring sessions focused on positive youth development, social-emotional growth, and academic encouragement.
• Community Engagement: Plan and lead age-appropriate, goal-oriented activities and community-based outings tailored to the mentee’s interests and developmental needs.
• Family & Team Collaboration: Maintain open, professional communication with the mentee’s family, designated school/community contacts, and the Mentoring Support Manager.
• Documentation & Reporting: Promptly submit weekly session progress notes, activity logs, and accurate timesheets to support program tracking and evaluation.
• Meetings & Training: Attend the initial match introduction meeting, complete all mandatory onboarding and mentor training, and participate in periodic check-in meetings as required.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Positively represent the BAGS Foundation, championing its mission and values across all community and school interactions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be a current Post University student
• Transportation: Valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance required (essential for community-based travel and activities).
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, listening, and oral communication skills; proven ability to connect with, mentor, and motivate children and youth ages 6–18.
• Professionalism: High degree of integrity, maturity, empathy, and sound judgment when working independently in field and community settings.
• Administrative Skills: Comfortable using basic digital tools for email communication, electronic timesheets, and session progress documentation.
• Background Clearances: Must successfully pass all BAGS Foundation background checks, screenings, and reference verifications.
• Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate or Bachelor’s coursework/degree in Psychology, Human Services, Education, Social Work, or related fields preferred).
  • Prior experience working with youth, community volunteering, tutoring, coaching, or camp counseling is strongly preferred.
• Approved for FWS

How the Job Benefits You as a Student?

• Position relates to coursework/degree in Psychology, Human Services, Education, Social Work.