ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MENTOR: Under general supervision, to implement the Kern Community Mentoring program by providing the following direct services:
plan structured and meaningful mentor activities
implement one-on-one and small group mentoring
attend regular mentor training provided by program
collaborate with agency staff to monitor mentee progress
serve as a mentor and positive role model to targeted mentees
report weekly on mentee contact logs and other important documents
appraise mentee progress using evaluation instruments provided by program
create and manage a schedule to ensure all mentees receive appropriate hours AS AN AMERICORPS TEAM MEMBER:
as a team, plan, implement and report on service projects to strengthen communities
participate in and reflect on community service experiences
participate in team meetings and other events promoting the AmeriCorps identity
recruit and coordinate community volunteers
participate in ongoing service specific training *Member development hours must not exceed 20% of the member’s total service hours Member duties shall not include any prohibited or unallowable activities as outlined in the Member Agreement. LIVING ALLOWANCE AND BENEFITS:
Full-time (approx. 40 hrs/week) $2,371.00 monthly living allowance
Child care benefits (for eligible full-time Members)
Health insurance benefits (for eligible full-time Members)
Student loan forbearance (for eligible members)
$5,176.50 Education award upon satisfactorily completing nine months of service and 1,200 hours The education award can only be used to pay student loans or for future college tuition and expenses
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Member Duties :
plan structured and meaningful mentor activities
implement one-on-one and small group mentoring
attend regular mentor training provided by program
collaborate with agency staff to monitor mentee progress
serve as a mentor and positive role model to targeted mentees
report weekly on mentee contact logs and other important documents
appraise mentee progress using evaluation instruments provided by program
create and manage a schedule to ensure all mentees receive appropriate hours
as a team, plan, implement and report on service projects to strengthen communities
participate in and reflect on community service experiences
participate in team meetings and other events promoting the AmeriCorps identity
recruit and coordinate community volunteers
participate in ongoing service specific training Member duties shall not include any prohibited or unallowable activities as outlined in the Member Agreement.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage .
Terms
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas
Education .
Skills
Education , Youth Development , Team Work , Leadership , Community Organization , Fine Arts/Crafts , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Counseling , Recruitment , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Kern Community Mentoring
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2024 - 05/31/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 06/27/2024 To 08/31/2024
To Apply
Phone 661-636-4323
E-mail gewelch@kern.org
Website kernmentoringamericorps.gov
Contact Geoffrey Welch
1300 17th St
Bakersfield CA 93301
661-636-4322
gewelch@kern.org
kernmentoringamericorps.org
Listing ID 123341
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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