Position Title: Youth Mentor

Department: Compliance

Reports To: Nicole Steck / BAGS Foundation Mentoring Support Manager

Location: BAGS Foundation - 541 Wolcott Street, Waterbury, CT

Rate of Pay: $18 - $23/hr

POSITION SUMMARY

THE YOUTH MENTOR WORKS DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AGES 6-18 IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE POSITIVE GUIDANCE, ACADEMIC ENCOURAGEMENT AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT. WORKING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE MENTORING SUPPORT MANAGER, MENTORS SERVE AS CONSISTENT, ENCOURAGING ROLE MODELS-EMPOWERING YOUTH TO BUILD ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, BOOST SELF-ESTEEM, AND ENGAGE CONSTRUCTIVELY IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct Mentorship: Deliver individualized, one-on-one mentoring sessions focused on positive youth development, social-emotional growth, and academic encouragement.
• Community Engagement: Plan and lead age-appropriate, goal-oriented activities and community-based outings tailored to the mentee’s interests and developmental needs.
• Family & Team Collaboration: Maintain open, professional communication with the mentee’s family, designated school/community contacts, and the Mentoring Support Manager.
• Documentation & Reporting: Promptly submit weekly session progress notes, activity logs, and accurate timesheets to support program tracking and evaluation.
• Meetings & Training: Attend the initial match introduction meeting, complete all mandatory onboarding and mentor training, and participate in periodic check-in meetings as required.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Positively represent the BAGS Foundation, championing its mission and values across all community and school interactions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be a current Post University student
• Transportation: Valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance required (essential for community-based travel and activities).
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, listening, and oral communication skills; proven ability to connect with, mentor, and motivate children and youth ages 6–18.
• Professionalism: High degree of integrity, maturity, empathy, and sound judgment when working independently in field and community settings.
• Administrative Skills: Comfortable using basic digital tools for email communication, electronic timesheets, and session progress documentation.
• Background Clearances: Must successfully pass all BAGS Foundation background checks, screenings, and reference verifications.
• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate or Bachelor’s coursework/degree in Psychology, Human Services, Education, Social Work, or related fields preferred). Prior experience working with youth, community volunteering, tutoring, coaching, or camp counseling is strongly preferred.
• Approved for FWS

How the Job Benefits You as a Student:

• Position relates to coursework/degree in Psychology, Human Services, Education, Social Work.