Job Title:

Dreamline Mentor

Job Category:

Youth Mentorship, Programming 

Department/Group:

Programming 

Job Code/ Req#:

Location:

Various Locations around the Twin Cities 

Travel Required:

Yes 

Level/Salary Range:

$16-$18

Position Type:

Full-Time

HR Contact:

Jade Adams 

Date Posted:

ASAP

Will Train Applicant(s):

Yes 

Posting Expires:

Until Filled 

External Posting URL:

http://thesannehfoundation.org/about-us/careers/ 

Description

Sanneh Foundation Mission

The mission of Sanneh is to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health, creates accessibility to healthy food and social and emotional development, and unites communities by fostering an environment that asserts the dignity of all people without exception. Sanneh asserts that all individuals, without exception, are intrinsically valuable.

Values:

• Accountability 
• Caring 
• Growth & Learning 
• Respect 
• Adaptability

Position Description

Dreamline Mentors provide social-emotional support and mentorship to students who are struggling to meet their academic and personal goals. Each Mentor works in their assigned school (locations are in the Metro or Greater Minnesota) with a cohort of 20-25 students to develop meaningful relationships and motivate students to set and achieve their personal goals. 

Role and Responsibilities

Mentors identify individual student needs and tailor their approach, incorporating strategies for racially and ethnically diverse students. This is accomplished through mentoring, tutoring, classroom support, expanded learning opportunities, after-school support, and more.

The Dreamline Mentor is also responsible for ensuring the highest quality of program delivery at their school site through reporting accurate data, building strong relationships with school staff and teachers, and engaging families as needed.

Dreamline Mentors will also participate in other Sanneh Foundation programs or events as needed, including monthly professional development and fundraising events. Lastly, Mentors will have the opportunity to attend professional sporting events and cultural events.

Academic Support

• Develop a meeting schedule with the mentee and plan at the outset of the program. 
• Help mentees establish clear, achievable goals and develop action plans to reach them. 
• Offer support with studies, homework, and test preparation.
• Help mentees understand course material, identify areas where they need improvement, and develop effective learning strategies. 

Personal Development & Promoting Emotional Well-Being

• Create a safe, supportive environment for mentees to express their concerns and anxieties. 
• Help mentees develop mechanisms for stress and anxiety and connect them with appropriate resources if needed.
• Help mentees develop essential life skills, such as time management, communication, and problem-solving. 
• Provide guidance on social skills and navigating interpersonal relationships.

Commitment and Professionalism

• be an active listener and pay attention to both the verbal and non-verbal cues of their mentees, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Sanneh mentors should be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Sanneh mentors should be able to maintain the confidentiality of all information shared by their mentees. 

Career Guidance

• Provide insight into different career paths, offer advice on job searching and interviewing.
• Help mentees understand the skills and knowledge needed for their chosen field. 

Resource Navigation

• Connect mentees with relevant academic resources, such as tutoring services, libraries, and online learning platforms. 
• Help mentees navigate the academic system and understand school policies and procedures.

Required Education & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year of full-time work or volunteer experience
• Passion for and interest in working with youth
• Skills to build meaningful relationships with students and staff
• Ability to work effectively with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, and culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, etc.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion work
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Motivated to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to provide three references

Preferred Education & Qualifications

• Relevant youth work experience, particularly in a school or learning setting
• Relevant higher education or training
• Experience in collecting and documenting data
• Understanding of youth development frameworks, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional learning
• Experience facilitating mediation or support groups

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Aflac  

Physical Demands and other notice

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job.  This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements

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