Part-time Mentor/ Program Specialist

Mainsl Services Inc; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick time

Health insurance

Dental

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

401k

Paid funeral leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Mains’l is looking for a part-time Program Specialist who has the mentality of “Yes-you-can!” to mentor students in collegiate, social, vocational, and independent living skills.

Pay rate is $18.25/hour, with increases to $18.75/hour after a year; maximum $19.25/hour. Scheduling is 20–25 hours per week, 8 am–6 pm, Monday through Friday, on the Shasta College campus.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a background check through the DOJ.
• Must have an available vehicle with a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support students to navigate the Shasta College campus and become familiar with different departments and services.
• Provide support for breaking down homework assignments into clear steps and helping students stay organized.
• Support individuals in reaching goals related to academics, budgeting, cooking, and independent living.
• Help individuals learn how to live independently.
• Support individuals with utilizing community resources.

Skills

Independent work

Campus navigation

Student support

Communication

Workshop planning

Decision making

Job description

As “The Business of Hopes and Dreams,” we believe that with the spirit “yes-I-can” in your heart, you can overcome the culture of “oh-no-you-can’t” and thrive. Mains’l is looking for a part-time Program Specialistwho has the mentality of “Yes-you-can!”

Mains’l has the privilege of offering person-centered support to individuals looking to develop independent living skills and support with their college endeavors. The selected candidate will mentor students in collegiate, social, vocational, and independent living skills support to adults who receive services through our College Plus and Independent Living Services programs.
Pay rate: $18.25/hour

We are looking to hire a part-time (20-25 hours per week) program specialist. The scheduling is between the hours of 8 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday.

The primary duties of the job would be:

• Supporting students to navigate the Shasta College campus and becoming familiar with different departments and services.
• Providing support for breaking down homework assignments into clear steps and helping students stay organized.
• Support individuals in reaching goals which may be related to academics, budgeting, cooking, and more.
• Helping individuals learn how to live independently.
• Supporting individuals withutilizing community resources.

The perfect person for this amazing opportunity would have the:

• 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 studentswho have disabilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and speak/ act professionally 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.
• Ability to identify, understand, or learn various learning styles and apply this knowledge on an individual basis.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to pass a background check through the Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Must have an available vehicle with a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance

Pay rate:
$18.25/hour
Increase to $18.75/hour after a year of service in this role at Mains'l
Maximum pay: $19.25/hour (based on years of service at Mains'l)

Full benefits are offered to qualifying Full-time employees including Paid time off (PTO), sick time, health, dental, life, voluntary life insurance, 401k, paid funeral leave, and education assistance.

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