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Program Coordinator
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Develop and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, and referring agencies on behalf the agency.  
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Recruit, screen, and interview potential volunteer mentors.  
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Coordinate with OCFS Mentorship Program mentor training and facilitate Protecting Chrysalis and on-boarding procedures. 
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Collaborate with school counselors to match and onboard mentee program participants and their families.  
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Manage a caseload of (6-10) mentors.
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Maintain sufficient contact with mentors via email and through scheduled in-person and virtual one-on-one check-in sessions.
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Coordinate with community partners to identify resources, recreational and academic opportunities for students.
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Maintain and update program calendar.
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Review and approve mentee encounter logs weekly.
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Conduct data collection on program outcomes, attend scheduled meetings, and submit required reporting by deadlines.
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Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Education and Work Experience Requirements:
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A history of employment &/or civic duty. An entrepreneur spirit is a plus!
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and OneDrive. 
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High school diploma or GED required (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
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Other Required Skills and Abilities:
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Be able to demonstrate sufficient maturity, stability, judgment, professional demeanor, and motivation to fulfill the role of a mentor. The following characteristics are important in working with children and families in our program:  Openness to values, living standards and lifestyles different from your own.  
-  Appropriate self-awareness, emotional, & cognitive maturity.  
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
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The job involves engaging mentees in indoor and outdoor recreational activities that may involve lifting, climbing, hand-eye coordination, and standing and/or sitting for prolong lengths of time.  
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