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2 people are interested
YA! Coach
ORGANIZATION: Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
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2 people are interested
Purpose of Position:
- CLUES is looking for committed adults who are passionate about helping the next generation of Latino students to become leaders in their community and achieve educational and vocational success. Coaches, who are professionals in their field, will provide ongoing, individualized support to the youth in the program. Coach-student relationships are fostered through one-on-one bi-weekly communication, monthly meetings to review the student’s progress towards goals, and whole-group gatherings and activities organized by CLUES staff.
Position Type: Unpaid volunteer service
Schedule:
- Minimum time commitment: 1 school year (September-August)
- Monthly institutes are held from September - May, on the second Saturday of each month, from 1:00 - 4:30pm.
- Bi-Weekly communication (via additional meetings, phone, email, text, Facebook, etc.) with the student are also required.
Location(s): Monthly Institutes: Hamline University - Bush Student Center: 1561 Hewitt Avenue
Staff office: CLUES St. Paul: 797 East 7 th Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
Responsibilities:
- Attend monthly Institutes with coaches and students
- Assist and advise mentee in the process of applying for college / determining career path
- Individually support the student in developing and meeting goals through questioning, providing guidance and feedback, sharing own knowledge, and connecting the student to opportunities for growth and experience
- Provide encouragement
- Communicate on a bi-weekly basis with student and monthly with program coordinator
- Adhere to policies outlined in the YA! Coaches Agreement.
CLUES reserves the right to terminate an internship or volunteer commitment if behavior is not in compliance with CLUES policies.
Qualifications:
- Ability to relate to and interact with a Latino high school student, encouraging and guiding him/her through both academic and personal experiences.
- Understanding of the Latino culture is preferred but not required.
- Be responsible, punctual, encouraging, flexible and friendly when working with your students, their families, and CLUES staff.
- Be open and respectful to diverse life experiences, values and backgrounds.
- Familiarity with job and college application procedures.
Requirements & Training:
- A Coach training will be held prior to interacting with the students, and again mid-way through the year.
A criminal background check and/or driving record check may be required. CLUES reserves the right to conduct background checks.
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About Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
Location:
797 E. 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: To advance the capacity of Latino families to be healthy, prosperous, and engaged in their communities. Our Vision: A thriving multicultural community enriched with confident and strong Latino families who contribute their voice, skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and cultural richness.
Description
CLUES is Minnesota’s largest Latino-led nonprofit organization, founded in 1981. Today it serves over 10,000 Latinos, immigrants, and neighborhood-based clients throughout the Twin Cities area. With offices in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, its current mission is to "Improve the quality of life of Latinos in Minnesota". CLUES’ family-centric model of delivery focuses on empowering clients to live healthy lives and become economically self-sufficient. We realize our mission by eliminating barriers and providing access to resources and opportunities for clients through education, skill-building, training, and delivering behavioral health programs that lead to self-sufficiency and prosperity.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
797 East 7th StreetSaint Paul, MN 55106
DATE POSTED
September 6, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Networking
- Life Coaching
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 1 day per month
- Required to meet once a month with student and to maintain contact throughout full school year.