Ontario Promise Corps Youth Mentor bei City of Ontario, CA
City of Ontario, CA · Ontario, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
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About the Department
The successful candidate will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.
This position is a grant funded position. While this position will work alongside the City of Ontario, it is NOT considered a City of Ontario position. Therefore, the successful incumbents will not be considered City employees and are not eligible for any City sponsored benefits. In lieu of City sponsored benefits, successful incumbents are eligible for a program-funded benefit package that includes healthcare, childcare (space is limited), and mileage reimbursement for the duration of their assignment. An Education Award (valued up to $10,000) is awarded to those incumbents who successfully complete all required service hours.
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Position Duties
The job duties typically performed by the Youth Mentor include the following:
- Plan structured and meaningful mentor activities.
- Implement one-on-one and small group mentoring.
- Attend regular mentor trainings provided by program.
- Collaborate with program staff to monitor mentee progress.
- Serve as a mentor and positive role model to target mentees.
- Report weekly on mentee contact logs and other important documents.
- Appraise mentee progress using evaluation instruments provided by program.
- Create and manage a schedule to ensure all mentees receive appropriate hours.
- Participate in team meetings and other events promoting the AmeriCorps identity.
- Plan, implement and report on service projects to strengthen communities.
- Participate in and reflect on community service experience.
- Participate in ongoing service specific trainings.
- Create and administer pre- and post-surveys with program participants.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Experience
Interest in being a role model, specifically helping youth develop soft and hard skills.
Desirable
Bilingual in Spanish.
Special Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have reliable transportation and be able and willing to travel locally as needed.
Must be able and willing to work full-time (approximately 35 hours per week), for the duration of the program beginning in November 2025 and ending in September 2026.
Must complete a minimum of 1,700 hours throughout the service period.
Must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends when required.
Must be prepared and able to work on-site and/or virtually as required.
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance as required by the AmeriCorps program.
Must follow City of Ontario and AmeriCorps code of conduct and policies.
NOTE: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete a Live Scan fingerprint review coordinated by the City of Ontario in addition to the pre-employment process required by Ontario Promise Corps. (This will require two separate Live Scan fingerprint appointments.)
Other Qualifications
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
Supplemental Question
To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency or Hiring Agency will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page. Jetzt bewerben
