Volunteer - Program Mentor, In-Person & Virtual Opportunities

JOB OVERVIEW

Jake’s House is seeking a Program Mentor to provide support with virtual and in-person workshops within the Legends Mentoring Program. Tasks include participating in workshops (Culinary, Dance, Craft, Hangout, Minecraft, etc.), assisting program instructors with various tasks, and taking attendance, all while being a positive mentor for participants. The Program Mentor will play a key role in engaging with families and volunteers to provide information and guidance regarding the programs and services provided while remaining empathetic to the parents and their children.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Support/Relationship Building

· Work closely with instructors and program attendees for the Legends Mentoring Program (LMP) workshops.

· Attend and assist with workshops and activities to facilitate meaningful cross-cultural exchange through virtual and/or in-person platforms.

· Navigate and oversee various interpersonal relationships between program participants.

· Manage and provide support and guidance to families participating in virtual and/or in-person workshops.

· Develop and execute meaningful family and volunteer recognition that makes the community feel valued and motivated.

· Ensuring pre and post workshop information is being communicated to families and participants.

· Maintain positive relationships with families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the general community.

Administrative

· Take attendance during workshops.

· Call families that aren’t in attendance to remind them about the workshops.

· Record observations and report to Program Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· High attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

· Excellent communications skills.

· Good interpersonal skills.

· Ability to use discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive contacts, materials, and information.

· High level of flexibility and responsiveness.

Ideal Candidates (Culture Fit)

· Self-starter, proactive, takes initiative, resourceful, bootstrap mentality, go-getter.

· Innovative, entrepreneurial, dynamic, creative, collaborative.

· Adaptable, resilient, can switch gears and hats quickly, thrives in fast-growing / fast-moving environments.

· Positive, energetic, enthusiastic, passionate.

· Committed, disciplined.

· Compassionate, caring, understanding, genuine, strong 'family values’.