Match Support Specialist, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Position: Match Support Specialist, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Reports To: Program Manager, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Pay Rate: $15.50 per hour

Job Type: Part time

Location: Crawford County

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus**$250 at 90 days, $250 at 180 days and $500 at 1 year

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Match Support Specialist for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of NW PA is responsible the provision of direct services and match support to volunteers/families/children in the agency's Big Brothers/Big Sisters service program. Provides and arranges for group socialization activities. This position is responsible for effective recruitment presentations. This position requires the ability to have a fleible schedule which may include evening hours. Considerable day and evening driving to county areas is required. Team member is required to have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation is essential. Team member is required to visit client's homes on a regular basis.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provides volunteer/child match services
• Provides match supervision services
• Participates in match selection process with appropriate staff
• Develops and implements socialization activities for clients, some requiring physical activities
• Participates as assigned in annual agency fundraisers, which may require physical activities. Take an active role in the leadership of one or more of the smaller fundraisers
• Ability to engage new donors/sponsors
• Conducts home visits on a regular basis
• Conducts assessment interviews
• Maintains case records per agency policies and does so in a timely manner
• Completes regular statistical and client activity reports, as assigned
• Demonstrates coordination skills in working with families, staff and other agency personnel
• Advocates for clients or provides support for clients to act on his/her own
• Establishes a professional relationship with the client
• Understands community organizations and their purposes
• Participates in staff development activities, including individual and peer supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or within six months of degree completion OR
• Associate's degree or two years of higher education experience in social sciences OR
• High School diploma or GED and four years of relevant work experience in related fields, such as social work, counseling, social services, child development or other related fields.
• Parenting and/or child development background required
• Marketing/recruiting background beneficial.

WORKING AT FAMILY SERVICES OF NW PA
Join our team for a friendly work environment, flexible hours, and the ability to work partially remote. Family Services of NW PA offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard mileage rate. Family Services of NW PA is a nonprofit organization and qualifies workers for student loan forgiveness programs.

ABOUT FAMILY SERVICES OF NW PA:
Family Services of NW PA (FSNWPA) is a non-profit social service agency with a mission to Strengthen Families and Transform Lives. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care and high quality, innovative programs and services to children and families across Northwest Pennsylvania. Services are available in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Venango Counties in Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.FSNWPA.org.

Family Services of NW PA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-866-4530.