Job Type

Part-time

Description

JOBTITLE:Volunteer Interviewer – Per Diem

REPORTSTO:Associate Director, Clinical Operations

FLSASTATUS:Per-Diem, Non-Exempt

THIS ROLE REQUIRES EVENING AND WEEKEND AVAILABILITY.

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OurMission:To build and support mentoring relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth.

OurVision:All youth achieve their full potential

OurValues:Put Youth First; Engage with Empathy; Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Operate with Integrity; Invest in Learning & Innovation

As the nation’s first and NYC’s largest youth mentoring organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS of NYC) connects generations of New Yorkers by matching a caring adult mentor, a Big, with a New York City youth, a Little. Through evidence-based, goal-centered, professionally supported programming, BBBS of NYC provides consistent support and guidance to matches that result in longer, stronger match relationships that advance young people’s social-emotional development and academic progress across the five boroughs.

JOB SUMMARY:

BBBS of NYC seeks a Per-Diem Interviewer, who will assist with the Volunteer screening process. The individual will conduct volunteer interviews and complete clinical assessments to assess volunteer appropriateness for the program. Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends. Candidates must have internet connection and computer capabilities (with functional microphone & camera) and quiet, private space in which to conduct virtual interviews.

Per-Diem Interviewers will be paid a $75 flat fee per completed assessment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thorough interviews of adult volunteers.
• Write clinical assessments and review for recommendation
• Utilize BBBS of NYC Case Management Manual, training(s) and ongoing group supervision for eligibility criteria for recommendation
• Provide BBBS of NYC program-related information and educate volunteers on program structure
• Follow BBBS of NYC child safety guidelines, working closely with our Child Safety Officer and make required reports and referrals as needed
• Connect to supervisor via email and phone for follow up questions as needed
• Attend quarterly group supervision meetings for ongoing training and support
• Provide a self-built schedule each month, providing a minimum of 10 interviews, contributing to the growth of BBBS of NYC

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Services or Social Work or related field

Experience:Minimum of 2 years experience conducting interviews and writing clinical assessments

Skills:Strong clinical interviewing, assessment writing and computer skills

AVAILABILITY:

WEEKEND AND EVENING AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED.Additionally, interviewers are required to provide availability to conduct a minimum of10interviews per month.

To Apply:

Please submit yourresume and cover lettervia our Career Center web link: Applications without a cover letter or writing sample will NOT be reviewed.

BigBrothersBigSistersofNewYorkCitydoesnotdiscriminateinemploymentonthebasisofrace,color,religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexualorientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization,retaliation,parentalstatus,militaryservice,orothernon-meritfactors.

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