Counselors In The Community Association Co., CITCA is recruiting graduate students for our hybrid SEL Mentor position. CITCA is a national 501c3 with an anti poverty mission to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged communities. Forming a national alliance with counselors throughout the United States across various specialties, the organization aims to strengthen the counselor-community relationship by getting counselors active in low income communities for service including education, programs, and community volunteering and increase opportunities for counselors in training to gain industry experience while making a difference in the lives of others. We believe that together, along with community, we can bridge the gaps in access to care and resource to empower communities and reduce poverty and poverty-related issues.
CITCA offers programs for parents, children, and young adults. Offering a wide range of services including educational trainings/workshops, mental health referrals, resources, advocacy, and transformation SEL. Mentors will be provided opportunities to learn and perform within other operations of the organization. There is much opportunity for growth.
To be employed by CITCA, candidates enter through the Pathway to Hire process. Pathway to Hire includes a 1-year volunteer position hold before candidates are eligible to receive full employment offer. Selected candidates will sign-on in a volunteer position, dedicating a minimum of 5-hours a week to support the mission. Compensation will be provided for all workshops facilitated. Upon satisfactory performance review, the candidate will be offered a full hire position. All staff are hired through this process.
Position description:
The SEL Mentor will provide social emotional learning workshops for youth ages 8-15 experiencing social and/or emotional difficulties or disorders. During the workshops, mentors will engage in interactive activities of theory and practical learning concepts for a duration of 2-hours.
Workshop location will vary throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan area. Majority of volunteer work will be performed virtually however a minimum of 5 hours a month must be in-person.
Duties:
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to youth participants and teen mentors
• Provide community resources for mentees and community members
• Complete reports and program documentation using Microsoft Office
• Engage in SEL community outreach
• Attend meetings, events, and conferences as needed
• Conduct surveys, focus groups, and preparation meetings
• Work collaborately with teams to develop workshop content, activities and materials
Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in behavioral science including clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, social work, human services, applied behavior analysis, or psychology
• Have understanding of mental health and/or behavior health services
• Be a current graduate student
• Willing to submit background and drug screening
• No history of child endangerment or unlawful behavior
• Have a valid drivers license or photo ID and reliable transportation to commute to assigned locations
• Ability to plan, organize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and organize multiple functions and activities
• Work with extremely tight deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs is required
• Ability to effectively maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information
Benefits:
• Pay incentives
• Discounts & accommodations
• Gain industry knowledge, skills, experience
• Grow local community connections
• Exercise soft skills
• Company sponsored trainings/certifications
• Advance leadership skills
• National peer professional network
• CITCA exclusive perks & benefits
This is an at-will position. To be considered, candidates must complete an application then email a copy of their most current resume to info@citcaco.com with "SEL MENTOR" in the subject. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. CITCA values DEI and recruits candidates and members regardless of their race, ethnicity, or religious beliefs. BIPOC students and professionals strongly encouraged to submit an application. Any concerns or issues submitting an application or resume call 1 866-500-0133 to speak to customer service. Thank you for considering joining CITCA and contributing to our mission impact.