Part Time Matchmaking Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
Position: Match Introduction Meeting Facilitator (Part-time) 20-25 hrs per week
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reporting Relationship: Enrollment and Matching Manager
Hourly Amount: $20 - $22
Benefits: Because this is a part-time role, under 30 hours per week, this position does not qualify for a benefit package.
ABOUT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METRO CHICAGO (BBBSChi):
BBBSChi'S Mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
BBBSChi'S Vision is that all youth achieve their full potential.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago is an affiliate of the nation's largest donor-and volunteer-supported mentoring network. We provide high quality mentoring services to thousands of children and their families across Cook, DuPage and Lake Counties in both Illinois and Indiana. Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully matches children ("Littles") with caring, screened and trained adult mentors ("Bigs"). Throughout the course of their mentoring relationship ("match"), we monitor and support the match, providing safety and quality measures, as well as outcome-based activity ideas and goals. Learn more at www.BBBSCHGO.org.
BBBSChi's Core Value is that we deeply believe Access, Belonging, and Opportunity is paramount and fundamental to BBBSChi's success. We all work to build and maintain a positive work environment for our staff, volunteers, and program participants. It is our belief that every staff member should embrace these principles in the decision-making process. Therefore, we fully expect the ideal candidate will carry out their function with these core values in mind and treat everyone respectfully and fairly.
Position Summary:
The Part-time Match Introduction Meeting Facilitator is facilitating introduction meetings between volunteers, parents, and youth. This includes administrative duties such as sending calendar invites, preparing paperwork, and completing and uploading documentation.
In addition, the facilitator will be responsible for reading assessments, conversing with Enrollment and Matching specialists, and debriefing with the Match Support Specialists after each introduction meeting.
These meetings are mostly conducted virtually but on a rare occasion, some travel may be required to conduct in-person Match Introduction Meeting if Matches cannot attend Virtually.
These duties will primarily be performed in the evenings (4pm - 8pm) and on the weekends.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
1. Promptly send calendar invites for introduction meetings immediately after being notified that it has been scheduled.
2. Read assessments, Post Match Meeting Assessment notes and connect with Enrollment and Matching to discuss any potential issues about the pending match.
3. Prepare Match Introduction Meeting paperwork.
4. Confirm Match Introduction Meeting with all parties and answer any last-minute questions.
5. Facilitate approximately 25 Match Introduction Meetings a month.
6. Collect grant paperwork and surveys at Match Introduction Meetings if these have not been submitted.
7. Complete Match Introduction Meeting documentation and upload paperwork to virtual content management system.
8. Debrief with Match Support Specialists after each introduction meeting by including them in follow-up emails.
9. Conduct weekend in-person match observation meetings when needed.
Skills and Qualifications:
• A belief in the Mission and Vision of BBBS
• Bachelor's degree in social services, human services or related field required. Prior case management experience preferred.
• 1-2 Years of child development experience and/or experience working with children in a social services environment is required.
• Assessment and relational development experience with child and adult populations.
• Understanding of child development and family dynamics.
• Experience working in diverse populations is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Ability to work both in team and independently exercising good judgment, make sound decisions & problem solve.
• Ability to work with confidential information required.
• Must be an integral person with strong interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to quality and results
• Strong computer skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based applications
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel as necessitated by job responsibilities.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
Work Environment:
This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
BBBS Career Page
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
Attn: Human Resources
130 S. Jefferson St., 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
BBBS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Pay Range
$20.00 Hourly to $22.00 Hourly