Volunteer Eagle Merit Program Lead

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Position Description: The SHIELD Mentor Program uses Eagle Meri t Program Lead to take a lead role in exploring community collaborations and planning and implementing community-based outreach activities for the badging programs (hatchlings, nestlings, fledglings, golden eagles, bald eagles and soaring eagles).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Co-develop mentorship plan with mentee which includes goals, actions activities can include exploring opportunities for learning, meeting educational or employment goals, defining needed resources etc.
• Encourage and support youth to set and meet educational, employment, and community engagement goals
• Engage, encourage and conduct goal setting with mentee to successfully complete mentorship plan
• Complete program surveys, evaluations, and other relevant administrative tasks
• Work collaboratively, and in consultation with the Program Coordinator to best inform ongoing engagement with the mentee
• Participate in relevant professional development opportunities
• Check-in with the Program Coordinator, as requested
• Attend ongoing trainings when needed or requested
• Complete appropriate logs and forms provided
• Complete evaluation surveys as requested
• Recognize role as a mandated reporter and report any problematic issues
• Be patient and understand the mentoring relationship is a process that takes work and time
• Honor, all commitments made to the mentee and SHIELD Mentor Program
• MUST be available for the Awards Ceremony in late-April
• May perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Be over the age 18
• Have earned a high school diploma
• Serve as a positive role model by modeling desirable behaviors-e.g. patience, tolerance, and reflective listening
• Be comfortable and able to establish appropriate boundaries with the mentee and his or her family
• Strive for mutual respect
• Build self-esteem and motivation
• Be willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
• Be dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
• Be willing to communicate regularly, submit activity information, and take constructive feedback
• Not use illicit drugs
• Not use alcohol or controlled substances in an inappropriate manner
• Not be currently in treatment for substance abuse and have a non-addictive period of at least five years
• Not be currently in treatment for a mental disorder or hospitalized for such in the past three years

Benefits

• Personal fulfillment through contribution to community and individual
• Satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress, and achieve goals
• Mileage and expenses are tax deductible
• Personal ongoing support, supervision to help the match succeed
• Mentee/mentor group activities
• Participate in recognition events

Application and Screening Process:

• Written application
• Copy of driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
• Criminal history check: state, child abuse and neglect registry, sexual offender registry
• Personal interview
• Provide three personal references
• Attend two-hour mentor training

Personal Characteristics:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

How to Apply:

• Applicants may email a resume, cover letter, and three personal reference letters with the subject line Eagle MeritProgram Lead to Precious McKoy at mckoyp@shieldmentor.org . Only complete applications will be reviewed.