Mentor Coordinator

The Mentor Coordinator will recruit, train, pair, and support mentors for youth in crisis. The Mentor Coordinator will effectively empower youth by providing a loving and nurturing relationship, equipping youth with skills necessary to navigate life, promoting well being, and encouraging the development of healthy relationships through:

  1. Recruitment - Recruit and onboard a network of trauma-informed mentors to provide long term relationships for youth in crisis.

  2. Training - Coordinate and manage a training schedule that adequately prepares prospective mentors to provide quality relational support for youth in crisis.

  3. Pairing and Support - Provide direct support and assistance to youth and mentors by managing the mentorship process, thoughtfully pairing mentors with youth, engagement, and processing all required documentation. Provide ongoing support throughout each pairing.

  4. Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding, and balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support, and communication.

Qualifications

All employees will be thoroughly committed to Immerse’s mission. The ideal candidate will embrace Immerse’s values of with, worship, and scrappy (visit our About Page to learn what this means!). All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:

Education: Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a social services field.

Skills Required: Strong communicator & presentation skills, public speaking, teaching, training.

  • Strong people skills. Able to form effective working relationships with a wide range of people.

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to drive multiple simultaneous projects to completion.

  • Strong visionary and implementation skills. Able to see something not yet created and know how to make something happen.

  • Has a strong desire to walk with youth no matter what they are going through.

  • Is “hungry” to see youth heal.

  • Wants to do “whatever it takes” to see youth and families succeed.

  • Is emotionally humble and smart - has a high emotional intelligence.

  • Have experience working with homeless transitional age youth.

  • Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency.

  • Must be able to lift 35 pounds.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

  • Must be willing and able to travel within the assigned region on a daily basis.

  • Must successfully complete a background check and drug screen.

  • Must maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications as determined by the program.

Overview

Job Type: Full Time

Work Location: In Person

ABOUT IMMERSE ARKANSAS

Immerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of helping transform youth from crisis into overcomers. The nonprofit organization serves youth between the ages of 14 and 24, whose past trauma and challenges have created barriers to becoming independent, healthy, successful adults.

Immerse Arkansas works with these youth and families to address the underlying trauma resulting from abuse or neglect. We believe that when we surround youth from crisis with unconditional relationships, a vision for their restored future, and tools that anticipate their needs and dreams, we create a climate for healing, growth, and transformation.

Immerse is a collaboration of redemptive innovators who pair ambitious faith with strategy in all pursuits, especially anything labeled as “impossible.” We’re hungry for healing for all, and we’re especially interested in those who have been counted out. We are looking for someone who fits that description to lead one of our programs working directly with youth from crisis ages 14-24. The Mentor Coordinator is a full-time, salaried position.

To apply

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mfinnie@immersearkansas.org with “Mentor Coordinator” as the subject line of the email.

Morgun Wadley