Objectives:

·        Recruit, orientation, coach, and monitor mentor and advocates.

·        Place mentor and advocates in assignments.

·        Provide ongoing coaching and training.

·        Monitor performance of mentor.

·        Maintain and secure all updated paper records for all mentor clients

·        Provide selected client information to data entry person each month

·       Telephone contacts with client  (weekly or as needed)   

·        Telephone contacts with mentors (weekly or as needed)

·        Report client activities that need attention to the team

·        Assist and direct client to agencies where they can get help or solutions

·        Research community agencies or churches that can be helpful to the client

·        Maintain the best possible list of community resources and update teams monthly.

·        Hold team meetings as appropriate.

·        Conduct annual performance review.

·        Identify program enhancements and improvements.

·        Participate in routine training sessions.

·        Communicate with group facilitators, other mentors/ advocates, coordinators, and other PUFL staff.

·        Serves as an ambassador for the organization and promotes a positive image/ reputation of the ministry.

Qualifications (required, desired):

·                  Strong interpersonal skills.

·                  Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·                  Good listening skills.

·                  Available by phone and Internet.

·                  Valid Michigan drivers’ license and vehicle.

·                  No previous felony convictions: subject to criminal background check.

Time commitment: (hours/week; time of day)

Four to six hours per week; flexible schedule -- days, evenings, or weekends.

Work location: Various community locations including PUFL office and jail.

Benefits:

·                  Ongoing training and skill development.

·                  Team meetings and interaction

Date of position design or re-design:     March 23, 2009