Professional Mentor “Friend”

Job overview

The Professional Mentor “Friend” role is onsite in Spokane, WA, with a 40-hour work schedule typical of standard business hours and some flexibility with supervisor approval. Compensation is $24.50–$26.00 per hour. Friends of the Children Eastern Washington provides long-term professional mentoring to children from kindergarten through high school graduation. The Friend builds sustained, supportive relationships with children and families, promotes each child’s strengths and well-being, and supports life skills, academic development, and cultural connections over the long term.

What you'll do

• Build long-term relationships with children
• spend time with them individually and in groups at school and in the community
• partner with caregivers
• set goals based on each child’s strengths and needs
• teach life skills and reinforce academic skills
• provide enrichment and cultural activities
• document activities and evaluations
• attend team meetings
• and transport children as required for mentoring activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

professional mentor

friend

youth mentoring

child development

family support

cultural connection

spokane wa

friends of the children

40-hour schedule

$24.50–$26/hour

first aid/cpr

driver's license required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Three weeks of paid vacation
• health, dental, vision, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 3% match.

Why this role

The program’s mentoring relationship is intended to continue from kindergarten through high school graduation, 12+ years.

About the employer

Friends of the Children Eastern Washington is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.