Description:
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Interview, assess, and screen individuals for needed services, including but not limited to providing support for other staff in processing site-based Littles and Bigs.
2. Work with appropriate staff to ensure timeliness in processing volunteers.
3. Actively recruit and market volunteers, with the focus on Site-Based – Bigs in Schools volunteer recruitment. In addition, provide input and assistance in collaboration with the marketing department in recruiting Bigs.
4. Develop, maintain, and implement training, education, and incentives for volunteers, in collaboration with the Site-Based Team Lead.
5. Supervise individual cases, Site-Based matches, provide case management services, maintain casework records, and report on matches. Follow timelines outlined in SOPs to do so.
6. Attend program staff meetings.
7. Meet bi-weekly or as determined with supervisor to discuss casework management.
8. Keep a monthly casework summary report, as determined by supervisor.
9. Attend training to further case management and other professional skills as scheduled and directed by supervisor.
10. Provide staff supervision of case managers when designated and deemed appropriate by supervisor.
11. Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that Site-Based youth and volunteers are brought through the application process effectively and efficiently.
12. Develop and maintain relationships with schools and social services agencies as assigned by supervisor.
13. Participate in public relations and fund-raising projects as requested by agency management.
Perform other duties required by agency management and deemed necessary by supervisor
SUPERVISION
- Report to the Site-Based Match Support Team Lead.
- 90 Day Review and Annual Reviews
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Starting hourly rate: $17- $21 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience
Available benefits: 401k after 90 days & PTO after 1 year
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of social work philosophy, principles and methods.
- Procuring and/or coordinating community resources.
- Ability to analyze behavior significance, formulate a plan of action.
- Most hours will occur Monday-Friday between 8 am – 3 pm between August-May.
- Experience with computer programs including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to manage time wisely & multi-task.
- Professional attitude and manner.
- Ability to relate well to adults and youths of all demographics and socioeconomic status.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Emotional maturity, good judgment, integrity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm.
- Commitment to the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters – To help children reach their potential through professionally supported one to one relationship with measurable impact.
- Commitment to the role as advocate to BBBSNEI’s culture of distinction that revolves around our core values of safety, integrity, passion, customer service, excellence, ownership, and communication.
EDUCATION
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field.