BEST Kids seeks Mentoring Support Specialist - $46k to $52k

BEST Kids is a nonprofit mentoring organization that empowers youth in foster care to build better futures, one child at a time.

BEST Kids Mentoring Program is guided by the belief that all children are talented. Through our one-on-one volunteer mentoring, our extensive training, staff support and our experiential-learning-based peer group, we encourage our youth to discover and develop their unique skills and abilities. Beginning with children as young as six and continuing, as needed, until adulthood, BEST Kids Mentoring Program works to enable youth to develop a positive sense of self, to acquire teamwork and group social skills, and to become productive members of society.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing regular supervision and support for all mentoring matches according to program policies and procedures. The Mentoring Support Specialist will communicate frequently will all parties of mentoring matches in person, over the phone, and through email to ensure each mentoring relationship is healthy. The Mentoring Support Specialist is also responsible for conducting program evaluation and reporting according to required program policies and procedures.