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RFK Community

Mentor

Pittsfield, MA · On-site

$21.75 - $23/hr

Mentor Pay Range: $21.75 - $23.00 Pittsfield, MA RFK Community Alliance is seeking a Mentor to expand our Legacy Mentoring program in Berkshire County to provide one-to-one support to participants ...

Villanova University

Mentor

Villanova, PA · On-site

$27.58 - $29.12/hr

Mentor Position Type: Temp/Intern Location: Villanova, PA Work Schedule: temporary Approximate Number of Hours per Week 5-10 hours per week Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering Position Summary:

6AM City

Filmmaking Mentor

California, MO · On-site

$31.80/hr

YCP Mentors are professional filmmakers that teach 90-minute film classes, twice a week to students in 5th - 12th grades. In collaboration with a co-mentor, YCP Mentors implement our rigorous ...

La Crosse Area Family YMCA

Inclusion Mentor

Onalaska, WI · On-site

$13/hr

The Inclusion Mentor will be provide mentorship and positive guidance to children and adults with disabilities while making a positive impact in the community. With in-depth training on disability ...

Good Shepherd Services

Mentor: Arches

Brooklyn, NY

$22.52/hr

The Mentor works in Brooklyns Brownsville neighborhood with a cohort of 4 mentees, participates in weekly mentoring groups, meets individually with mentees and provides support and guidance. MAJOR ...

TerraGraphics

Work Mentor

Richland, WA · On-site

Work Mentors will be required to provide guidance, recommendations, and assist in continuous improvement utilizing the team of experienced personnel with diverse backgrounds. * Work Mentors will be ...

Good Shepherd Services

Mentor: Arches

Brooklyn, NY

$22.52/hr

The Mentor works in Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood with a cohort of 4 mentees, participates in weekly mentoring groups, meets individually with mentees and provides support and guidance. MAJOR ...

Latino Film Institute

Filmmaking Mentor

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$31.80/hr

YCP Mentors are professional filmmakers that teach 90-minute film classes, twice a week to students in 5th - 12th grades. In collaboration with a co-mentor, YCP Mentors implement our rigorous ...

Illinois School District U-46

AVID Mentor

Elgin, IL · On-site

AVID Mentor Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION Department/Location: Office of Schools and Equity & Innovation Calendar Days: Varies Reports To: Building Administrator JD Revision Date: 04/03/2025 Supervises:

Illinois School District U-46

AVID Mentor

Elgin, IL · On-site

AVID Mentor Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION Department/Location: Office of Schools and Equity & Innovation Calendar Days: Varies Reports To: Building Administrator JD Revision Date: 04/03/2025 Supervises:

Springbrook

Mentor EmpowerU

Oneonta, NY · On-site

$18/hr

Mentors are matched with EmpowerU students for both in-class support (self-advocacy, support with class work, communication) and navigating student life on campus (engagement, organization, time ...

Bloc Ministries, Inc.

After School Mentor

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$15/hr

Mentors will use trauma-informed practices, de-escalation strategies, and positive behavior modeling to support students' growth socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Responsibilities * Escort an ...

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Mentors are experienced individuals who provide guidance, support, and advice to someone less experienced, often called a mentee. They help mentees develop their skills, navigate challenges, and achieve personal or professional goals. Mentors can be found in various settings, including education, the workplace, and personal development programs. The relationship is typically based on trust, mutual respect, and a willingness to share knowledge and experiences.

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A Mentor is an individual who helps teach and support others within a company or classroom. A Mentor position is not typically a full-time job but rather an additional responsibility to someone’s role. Mentors often help onboard new employees. They guide recruits through specific policies within an organization and help introduce them to a network of resources and colleagues. Mentors may be specifically assigned within a company and provide short-term support, but at other times, they provide long-term career guidance for their mentees. Mentors help coach others through personal and professional struggles; they are not necessarily counselors, but they help offer advice when someone needs it. They typically set up scheduled meetings with their mentees, though they generally keep a flexible schedule and provide guidance as needed.

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Mentor

RFK Community

Pittsfield, MA • On-site

$21.75 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Mentor
Pay Range: $21.75 - $23.00
Pittsfield, MA
RFK Community Alliance is seeking a Mentor to expand our Legacy Mentoring program in Berkshire County to provide one-to-one support to participants ages 11-24 who have been commercially sexually exploited or trafficked. A Mentor at RFK Community Alliance would be expected to provide advocacy and long-term consistent support to young victims of commercial sexual exploitation. All hires receive supervision and ongoing support from a fellow Survivor Leaders, Program Coordinator and Vice President of Community Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide one-on-one support and mentoring to participants who have been commercially sexually exploited. This support will include weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly meetings (depending on where a participant is in recovery) with each meeting lasting 1-3 hours. Contacts may occur wherever the participant lives (including in group care, a juvenile justice facility, foster home, family setting, and/or in the community).
  • Provide written documentation for each contact with your assigned participant using designated reporting forms and data collection forms.
  • Work collaboratively with other mentoring team members in developing an appropriate support service, education, and treatment plan for each assigned Mentees.
  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including law enforcement, to enhance each youth's safety and ability to aid in a prosecution, when appropriate.
  • Attend supervision meetings with Legacy Program Coordinator as well as weekly staff meetings.
  • When appropriate, co-facilitate exploitation prevention groups with participants in schools, group homes, etc.
  • Attend mandatory training as required for position and/or to promote professional development. Track hours to provide to supervisor as requested.
  • Additional assigned duties as needed or requested by supervisor that fall within the scope of the position.

ABOUT THE JOB:
The commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is a form of child abuse that constitutes any sexual activity with a minor for which something of value is given or exchanged. RFK provides voluntary mentoring services to participants that are survivors of CSEC or there are suspicions of CSEC. RFK provides specific training related to boundaries and secondary trauma to support service delivery.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • A personal interest in, and commitment to, working with children and adolescents.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Positive attitude and belief in the hope of recovery from commercial sexual exploitation for Mentees.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Personal history as a survivor of commercial sexual exploitation as an adolescent or young adult is preferred but not required. This may include exploitation through online outlets such as (social media platforms, Only Fans, webcamming, etc.) forced migration, stripping, pornography, prostitution, or commercial exchange of explicit pictures).
  • A minimum of five years in recovery from sexual exploitation if applicant is a survivor of CSEC
  • Preferred experience and knowledge working with LGBTQI+ youth
  • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
  • A current driver's license and access to a car.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. LGBTQI+ and Male mentors are encouraged to apply.
  • Demonstrates and promotes cultural competence, awareness, and respect for diversity/inclusivity.

Who We Are
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance, we're dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn't happen by accident, it's by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we're committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we're creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we're here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
Why You'll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position please click on →Mentor. RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA
Pay Range: $21.75 - $23.00 per hour

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