Intake Coordinator job at Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities in MN

Title: Part Time Remote Intake Coordinator Job Description: Organization Description As the largest and oldest mentoring agency in the region, Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities (BBBS) has a strong foundation that supports life-changing mentoring relationships between caring adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and young people (“Littles”). By partnering with young people, parents/guardians, and volunteer mentors, BBBS defends and amplifies the potential of youth through impactful relationships, educational support, and increased confidence and social-emotional skills. Our mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. BBBS accomplishes its mission by:

• Providing deep and intentional partnerships with our youth
• Building and sustaining deep relationships with our mentors
• Building a strong organizational foundation
• Creating a workplace culture that represents who we serve
• Transforming our community to understand the importance of our youth

Salary Range: $20.50 - $22.50/hour Supervisor: Assistant Manager of Family Enrollment Department: Enrollment & Matching Job Type: Varied Part Time, Non-Exempt Location: Remote, Minnesota Hours: 10-20 hours per week, daytime and evening. Flexible to your schedule and volunteer schedules Closing Date: Open until filled Primary Function of the Position The primary purpose of this position is to interview and assess potential youth and families for eligibility into the Community-Based program, ensuring that our standards for documentation, data management, and child safety are upheld. BBBSTC is seeking candidates who have evening and weekend hours with flexibility to work and schedule interviews on their own time. Preference will be given to candidates from the Twin Cities who are also available to meet youth and families in person for interviews. Essential Job Functions Interview and assess diverse volunteers for eligibility for the program

• Schedule and conduct in-depth, virtual interviews. Some in-person preferred for local candidates.
• Provide a program orientation and overview, including family and youth expectations, the enrollment process, and next steps
• Co-Lead Parent/Guardian Orientation sessions to provide families with essential information about programs, policies, expectations, and available resources, fostering strong family engagement and collaboration.
• Champion coaching conversations that uphold our values of belonging, opportunity, continuous learning, and cultural awareness.
• Ensure a high level of proficiency in applying child safety and risk management throughout all aspects of job duties, including acting as a mandated reporter
• Gather and review collateral information, as needed. This includes speaking with teachers, therapists, and social workers, and administering surveys to assess youth outcomes and meet grant requirements
• Write detailed and comprehensive assessments based on participant interviews, including objective observations and recommendations for the right match and additional support needed
• Complete all necessary database entries according to agency standards, with adherence to confidentiality
• Connect participants with other community resources and referrals, as appropriate
• Ongoing check-in’s with supervisor for case consultations and caseload review

BBBS Mission Alignment

• Maintain knowledge of community needs, resources, and networks
• Communicate professionally with internal and external constituents
• Work collaboratively to achieve results as specified in the strategic plan
• Promote teamwork by overseeing and participating in various teams, including work groups and interdepartmental meetings
• Positively represent BBBS in the larger community
• Assist in agency-wide events and initiatives including recruitment, fundraising, event management, and community outreach.
• Honor and respect the diversity of lived experiences, fostering an inclusive and equitable environment within the organization.
• Contribute to the overall success of the agency in order to achieve the BBBS mission
• Handle data from youth, families, mentors, or other constituents with care, ensuring secure and private maintenance.

Requirements

Qualifications Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field. Or meet one of the following qualifications:
• Within 6 months of completing bachelor’s degree
• AA degree and 2 years relevant work experience
• No degree, 4 years of relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities $20.50 - $22.50/hou

• Solid understanding of youth development principles and family dynamics

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