MENTOR POSITION JOB DESCRIPTION
Mentor/Mentee Goals: HFS Chicago Scholars works diligently
to help scholars improve Social and Emotional Learning skills, networking,
relationship building, and college readiness. HFS Chicago Scholars strives to
foster life-changing relationships for both mentors and mentees. We believe
teaching others can not only help our community but lead to lifelong learning
and personal growth.
Qualifications:
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Sincere desire to be personally involved with a
high achieving high-school scholar to help him or her achieve personal and career
goals
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Ability to communicate with teenagers openly and
nonjudgmentally
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Strong listening skills
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Ability to establish a relationship based on
equal responsibility and respect
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Strong belief in academics to improve
professionalism
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Practical problem-solving skills and ability to
suggest options and alternatives
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Sensitivity to persons of different educational,
economic, cultural or racial backgrounds
Responsibilities:
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Commit to mentoring a scholar for at least two
years, with goal of a consistent and persistent relationship for four years
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Connect with scholar monthly via text, email, or
phone call
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Attend mentor orientation/training session on July
27th
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Attend mentor/scholar kick-off event at the end
of August
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Choose 4 scholar events per year (i.e., Whirlyball, Academic event, Service
activity) on a Saturday and 1 Director of Academics meeting (half-hour meeting
with academic enrichment director)
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Understand the goals and responsibilities of the
scholar and help foster their success
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Abide by HFS Chicago Scholars standards and
regulations covered at mentor orientation
