Long-Term Youth Mentor — Build Bright Futures

Friends of the Children - Philadelphia; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

401k with 3% match

Job summary

Friends of the Children - Eastern Washington is seeking a dedicated Friend to mentor elementary children in Spokane, WA, providing long-term, one-on-one and group support. You will document activities, collaborate with families, and participate in team processes while modeling positive behavior and cultural humility.

The role emphasizes sustaining relationships, teaching life skills, and supporting academic progress within standard business hours.

Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year degree with experience working directly with children.
• Alternatively, 4 to 7 years experience working with children and families will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Ability to advocate in schools and the classroom for youths’ academic success. Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with children with high barriers and who have experienced trauma. Ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, protective, and loving relationship with each child.
• Spend time with children, one-on-one and in groups in the school classroom and community.
• Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social emotional supports for the family.
• Set realistic expectation and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs.
• Teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child.
• Deepen cultural connections for youth by incorporating specific cultural knowledge and interventions and programming.
• Provide enrichment resources and activities that include opportunities for cultural identity development.
• Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.
• Reinforce basic academic skills Maintain a 40-hour work schedule typical to standard business hours with some flexibility allowed with supervisors approval.
• Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Friends of the Children - Eastern Washington is seeking a dedicated Friend to mentor elementary children in Spokane, WA, providing long-term, one-on-one and group support. You will document activities, collaborate with families, and participate in team processes while modeling positive behavior and cultural humility.

The role emphasizes sustaining relationships, teaching life skills, and supporting academic progress within standard business hours.