Job Title: Dreamline Mentor

Department/Group: Dreamline Program

Location:
Twin Cities Metro & Greater MN

Level/Salary Range
$16/hr+

Position Type:
Full-Time, August 2023 – June 2024

Job Category:
Youth Development, Education

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DESCRIPTION

SANNEH FOUNDATION MISSION

The mission of Sanneh is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities.

VALUES:

· Building Community

· Caring & Compassion

· Diversity & Inclusion
· Education

· Integrity

· Inspiring Excellence
· Innovation & Leadership

· Fun

· Character Building
DREAMLINE GOALS

Dreamline partners with K-12th grade schools to provide culturally competent mentoring, and direct social emotional instruction to support three core dimensions of a student’s development: social, emotional, and cognitive. This helps young people define their own path to success by helping them to (1) engage with their peers, school, and community; (2) improve their emotional well-being; (3) discover academic success and graduate from high school; and (4) prepare for life after high school.

Mentors are expected to work with students in the following ways:

Goal 1: Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Goal 2: Build trusted relationships with young people, parents, school staff, and community members.
Goal 3: Empower youth through social emotional learning (SEL).
Goal 4: Work together with students, parents, school staff, and community members as advocates and partners in student learning and wellbeing.
The Dreamline program is grounded in the theory that students who develop meaningful relationships with trusted adults begin to develop positive attitudes toward school, themselves, and their future. In partnership with K-12th grade schools, Dreamline Mentors intentionally engage underrepresented and marginalized students through the Search Institute’s Developmental Relationships framework to create deep and meaningful connections.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Dreamline Mentors are the key leverage points in helping students develop a positive growth trajectory. Each Mentor works with a cohort of 15-25 students to develop a deep relationship with, partner, and support each student in setting and achieving personal goals. This is accomplished through intersections where Mentors work together with students: 1) Culturally-relevant and responsive bi-directional mentoring relationships; 2) Direct social emotional learning instruction 3) Academic support (tutoring, homework help, and in-class support) 4) Expanded Learning Opportunities; and 5) Service Opportunities. Dreamline Mentors will also participate in other Sanneh Foundation programs and/or events as needed.

 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Student Support

Identify youth, who need additional academic and social emotional learning support, in collaboration with school administrators/counselors/committees
Assist in creating student cohort lists for the Dreamline team and ensure that identified youth meet the Dreamline Program selection criteria
Ensure the Dreamline team is using best practices in student development, academic support and applying the Developmental Relationships framework and other social emotional strategies while mentoring students
Role model and teach effective de-escalation and conflict resolution strategies
Build student social skills to navigate relationships
Support students in navigating the school system and building self advocacy skills. Create and facilitate expanded learning opportunities tailored to student interests and goals
Recruit students to participate in expanded learning opportunities
Provide opportunities for youth voice and choice
Encourage students to interact with, learn from, and lead peer groups
Engage students in a leadership project, centered in community service
Help students set and achieve academic and personal goals
Engage and include parents/caregivers as partners in student learning as needed.
Identify students’ strengths, challenges, and preferred learning style, and develop strategies to be effective
Apply culturally-relevant mentoring and tutoring strategies for racially and ethnically diverse students
Data collection and other program responsibilities
Use data to inform intentional academic and mentoring support with students
Collect and enter required data accurately, uniformly, and consistently into Apricot360 database
Submit data reports to Site Coordinator by due date

Attend all scheduled classes, meetings, trainings, and one-on-one mentoring sessions
Participate in school support team and committee meetings as needed
Attend Dreamline orientation, training, and professional development throughout the school year
Participate in Sanneh Foundation events as required (Gala For Goals, etc…)
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
– High school diploma or GED

– At least one year of full-time work or volunteer experience

– Passion for and interest in working with youth

– Skills to build meaningful relationships with students and staff

– Ability to work effectively with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds, including  race, ethnicity, and culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, etc.

– Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion work

– Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

– Flexible and comfortable with ambiguity

– Motivated to work independently

– Ability to work collaboratively with a team

– Ability to pass a background check
PREFERRED
– Relevant youth work experience, particularly in a school or learning setting

– Relevant higher education or training

– Experience collecting and documenting data

– Understanding of youth development frameworks, trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning

– Experience facilitating mediation or support groups

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND OTHER NOTICE

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
The Sanneh Foundation is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 651.374.1385 Ext 108
THE ABOVE IS INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL CONTENT AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS JOB. WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE STATEMENT OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES OR REQUIREMENTS.

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OVERALL DESCRIPTION

The Sanneh Foundation – Dreamline Program Dreamline: Helping Young People Define a Path to Their Dreams Sanneh Foundation Mission The mission of The Sanneh Foundation (TSF) is to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities. One of the ways TSF works toward achieving its mission is through direct youth support during school and in out-of-school time. The Sanneh Foundation imagines a world where every young person feels empowered to choose their destiny and can access the resources needed to take their best actions and make the right choices to propel them toward a successfilled life as a citizen of their community.

Dreamline Goals

Dreamline partners with 6th-12th grade schools to strengthen a student’s learning environment and support three core dimensions of a student’s development: social, emotional, and cognitive. This helps young people define their own path to success by helping them to (1) engage with their peers, school, and community; (2) improve their emotional wellbeing; (3) discover academic success and graduate from high school; and (4) prepare for life after high school. Coaches are expected to work with students in the following ways: Goal 1: Build trusted relationships with young people, parents, school staff, and community members. Goal 2: Empower youth through social emotional learning (SEL). Goal 3: Work together with students, parents, school staff, and community members as advocates and partners in student learning and wellbeing. The Dreamline program is grounded in the theory that students who develop powerful relationships with trusted adults begin to develop positive attitudes toward school, themselves, and their future. In partnership with 6th-12th grade schools, Dreamline Coaches intentionally engage low-performing and disengaged students through the Search Institute’s Developmental Relationships framework to create deep and meaningful connections.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Dreamline Site Coordinator is typically an experienced Dreamline Coach or youth development specialist who works to develop strong partnerships with school administration and staff and to support the Dreamline program delivery team at their school site. The Dreamline Site Coordinator acts as a Dreamline Coach and works with a cohort of 15 to 20 students with a primary goal of developing deep relationships with each student by partnering with and helping each student set and achieve her/his personal goals. This is accomplished through six intersections where 2 Rev. 6/26/20 Coaches work together with students: 1) Two-way mentoring relationships; 2) Tutoring; 3) Homework Help; 4) Expanded Learning Opportunities; 5) Leadership Opportunities; and 6) Service Opportunities. The Dreamline Site Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring the highest quality of program delivery at their school site through tracking, collecting, analyzing, and reporting on key data points; conducting weekly meetings with Dreamline staff on site; and communicating data weekly to the Dreamline Regional Manager. The Dreamline Site Coordinator ensures that staff follow data collection protocols, are on target toward meeting program outcomes, and are supporting students in achieving student outcomes. Dreamline Site Coordinators will also participate in other Sanneh Foundation programs or events as needed.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Dreamline Team at School Site  Provide daily support and guidance to your Dreamline team at the assigned school site to ensure excellence in service delivery to student cohort members.  Assist in developing class/prep/lunch schedules for your team.  Lead on-site weekly meetings with your team to strategize problem-solving and targeted interventions.  Work with other Dreamline Site Coordinators and Regional Manager to plan and execute regional trainings before and during the school year. Provide Student Support  Work with school administration and personnel to identify youth who need additional academic and mentoring support. Assist in creating the student cohort rosters for your team. Ensure that the identified youth meets the Dreamline Program’s selection criteria.  Ensure your team is using the best practices in student development, academic support and applying youthcentered approaches while mentoring students.  Assist your team in using data to inform interventions/strategies in your work to support student development. Data Collection, Student Outcomes, and Continuous Program Improvement  Ensure that your Dreamline team tracks and submits intervention data and other monitoring reports accurately and by the date due.  Assist the Regional Manager with conducting performance evaluations and other regularly scheduled coaching meetings with your team.  Assist Regional Manager in keeping accurate program records and evaluating program outcomes, making changes as needed based on evaluation data. Maintain Good Relationships with School Staff  Assist your team in maintaining successful working relationships with classroom teachers.  Ensure that your team participates in assigned meetings with teachers, school officials, and committees.  Offer support and guidance to ensure your team is able to resolve any conflicts, as needed.  Ensure that your team communicates with school contact regularly.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirement

 Ability to celebrate diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics.

 Ability to pass a background check

 High School diploma or GED.

 3+ years working in the youth development field.

 A passion for learning and helping others learn. 3 Rev. 6/26/20

 Ability to tutor and provide homework help to youth in middle and high school (grades 6-12)

 Strong understanding of youth development theories and practices

 Strong organizational, data collection, and documentation skills.

 Skills to manage groups of students in and out of classroom settings

 Ability to build meaningful relationships with and between students and staff

 Resolve conflict and help students practice conflict resolution skills

 Motivate and inspire students to take initiative and advance their academic endeavors

 Identify students’ individual learning style and develop strategies to be effective

 Accurately collect data to measure interventions and program impact

 Lead a group of students in an expanded learning opportunity Preferred Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, human services, social services, or other related field

 Some experience providing trauma-informed care

 Some experience facilitating restorative practices

 Lived or work experience with Native American, urban and/or immigrant youth

 Knowledge of youth development concepts, frameworks, and theories

 Commitment to strengths and asset-based values in youth development work

 Familiarity with mentoring and tutoring strategies for racially and ethnically diverse students

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Description
Sanneh Foundation Mission

The mission of Sanneh is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development, and unite communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.

Values:

Building Community
Caring & Compassion
Diversity & Inclusion
Education
Integrity
Inspiring Excellence
Innovation & Leadership
Fun
Character Building

Position Description
The Accountant is involved in all aspects of accounting and financial reporting. This position performs intermediate level accounting work, such as processing transactions, preparing financial statements, and assisting with management and compliance oversight for grants, contracts and other awards from government, foundation and corporate funders. This position is based in our St. Paul office, supporting programs across the state.

Role and Responsibilities
Month-end closeout: Assist VP of Finance & Administration with timely processing of transactions and reconciliations
Grant reporting: Prepare required financial reports for grants
Accounts receivable: Initiate creation of invoices. Record payments received, manage incoming payments and maintain accurate records of these transactions.
Accounts payable: Process vendor invoices, credit card bills and expense reports. Reconcile invoice discrepancies.
Reporting: Provide regular budget-to-actual reports to program managers, directors, and finance committee
Budgeting: Assist in the annual budgeting process. Assist program managers and development staff with proposed budgets
Audit form 990: Prepare required workpapers and provide requested documentation during annual financial audit, single audit, and form 990
Recordkeeping: Track and maintain documentation for grant compliance, annual audit, and funder desk reviews
Process payroll and benefits allocations including journal entries.
Maintain ongoing communication with payroll service providers to ensure related tasks and issues are addressed in a timely manner (e.g., new state registrations, tax requirements, etc.)

Preferred Education & Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in accounting

● At least two years’ experience in nonprofit accounting

● General knowledge of government grant guidelines

● Understanding of accounting for restricted funds

● Payroll processing experience preferred

Skills and abilities

● Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail

● Discretion and confidentiality in personnel and financial data

● Ability to ensure documentation and approval standards are met for all

transactions

● Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure work is completed in a timely

and productive manner

● Ability to work effectively independently and in teams

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

● Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office software

● Skilled user of Quick Books, Sage or similar accounting software

● Ability to relate to people at all levels of an organization and model behavior

consistent with the Sanneh Foundation mission, vision and values

 

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Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to the HR Department office at, [email protected]. In the subject line, please indicate the job title.

Physical Demands and other notice
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
The Sanneh Foundation is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Jade Adams HR Generalist at: 651.690.4855 Ext:3

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job.  This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements

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