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For each child, a Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote each child’s strength, talents, and abilities; help ensure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior. Friends of the Children - Eastern Washington, is committed to culturally sustaining practices and honoring the strengths, traditions, and identities of the communities we serve.

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Friends of the Children - Eastern Washington is a nonprofit that is impacting generational change by empowering youth through relationships with professional mentors. We do this by providing children facing the most obstacles with a long-term, paid, professional mentor, who we call a “Friend,” from kindergarten through high school graduation, 12+ years - no matter what.In Eastern Washington, many of the youth we serve are navigating significant systemic barriers, and a large portion of the youth in our program identify as Native or multi-ethnic from marginalized communities. Friends of the Children - Eastern Washington, is committed to culturally sustaining practices and honoring the strengths, traditions, and identities of the communities we serve. Friends must be open to learning, practicing cultural humility, and embracing the cultures of the youth and families we serve. As a Friend you will nurture long-term relationships from a foundation of love, acceptance, and culturally sustaining practices.Basic Function/Position Objective:Friends serve as a positive role model to eight elementary children developing loving, caring, and sustained relationships with each child. For each child, a Friend will set positive expectations; nurture and promote each child’s strength, talents, and abilities; help ensure physical and emotional well-being; teach life and academic skills; provide enrichment activities; and model responsible behavior. A Friend will fully document activities and participate in the ongoing evaluation process. Friends will work primarily one-on-one with the children they serve, while also building trusting supportive relationships with parents/caregivers. A Friend must know, understand, honor, and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and principles, and be able to clearly articulate the organization’s function.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and sustain a long-term, caring, protective, and loving relationship with each child. </li><li>Spend time with children, one-on-one and in groups in the school classroom and community. </li><li>Partner with parents/caregivers to provide concrete and social emotional supports for the family. </li><li>Set realistic expectation and goals based on each child’s strengths, talents, abilities, and needs. </li><li>Teach life skills and help develop a talent/skill/area of interest with each child.  </li><li>Deepen cultural connections for youth by incorporating specific cultural knowledge and interventions and programming.  </li><li>Provide enrichment resources and activities that include opportunities for cultural identity development.  </li><li>Develop positive relationships with families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life. </li><li>Reinforce basic academic skills  Maintain a 40-hour work schedule typical to standard business hours with some flexibility allowed with supervisors approval.  </li><li>Maintain spending within budgetary guidelines.  </li><li>Complete, distribute, and collect time summaries, activity journals, short-term plans, expense reports, and evaluations materials accurately and in a timely manner.  </li><li>Attend and actively participate in team meeting and staff functions. </li><li>Maintain current driver’s license, good driving record, and vehicle insurance. </li><li>Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.  </li><li>Transport children in personal vehicle as required for mentoring activities. </li><li>Provide information and support to the executive team on related activities.  </li><li>Fulfill other responsibilities as requested.</li></ul>Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:<ul><li>2 or 4 year degree with experience working directly with children.</li><li>Alternatively, 4 to 7 years experience working with children and families will be considered in lieu of a college degree.</li><li>Ability to advocate in schools and the classroom for youths’ academic success. Strong interpersonal skills</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work with children with high barriers and who have experienced trauma. Ability to develop trusting relationships with children, families, teachers, and others involved in each child’s life.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as a team player.</li><li>Ability to manage several concurrent issues and solve problems effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills.</li><li>A sense of humor is a plus.</li></ul>Salary Range:<ul><li> $24.50/hourly-$26.00/hourly  </li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>3 weeks paid vacation. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and long-term disability. 401k with 3% match.</li></ul>Reports To: <ul><li>Program Director </li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Spokane Washington</li></ul>Cover Letter:  Applications without cover letters will not be considered; please use this as an opportunity to convey why you want to be the Professional Mentor for Eastern Washington at Friends of the Children!Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story: One Friend. One Child. 12+ years. No matter what. #ThePowerOfOneTo learn more about Friends of the Children go to: <a href="https://friendsofthechildren.org/" rel="nofollow">https://friendsofthechildren.org/</a>

Friends of the Children Eastern Washington

Professional Mentor "Friend"

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CPR Certification

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Driver's License

Expense Analysis

Expense Reports

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If you're an EMT, firefighter, or first responder, you're already skilled at teaching, leading, and supporting your team under pressure and that same talent can create a fulfilling civilian career. Channel your dedication, discipline, and commitment to service into a civilian career where you protect clients, mentor teammates, and make a meaningful impact every day.

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Sales Representative & Trainer Serve, Mentor, and Make an Impact Company: Compass Business Group Pay: $85,000$105,000 per year (draw pay, commissions, bonuses) Schedule: MondayFriday, weekends as needed Location: In-person | Local B2B and individual sales<hr/>About the Role At Compass Business Group, we're seeking mission-driven professionals who thrive on guiding, coaching, and developing others. If you're an EMT, firefighter, or first responder, you're already skilled at teaching, leading, and supporting your team under pressure and that same talent can create a fulfilling civilian career.As a Sales Representative & Trainer, you'll train and mentor new teammates, sharing your knowledge, strategies, and insights to help them succeed. At the same time, you'll build relationships with clients and provide supplemental insurance solutions that protect families and businesses. This is a career where your ability to teach, support, and inspire others is just as important as the results you achieve, and where helping others grow is a core part of your mission.<hr/>Your Mission<ul><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with local business owners and clients </li><li>Conduct individual and group presentations (150+ attendees) to deliver tailored solutions </li><li>Mentor and support new team members, helping them develop skills and confidence </li><li>Manage appointments, follow-ups, and schedules with professionalism and precision </li><li>Collaborate with leadership to set and achieve team and personal goals </li></ul><hr/>What We Offer<ul><li>Comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship no prior sales experience required </li><li>Weekly draw pay, plus unlimited commissions, bonuses, and performance incentives </li><li>Opportunities for advancement, including leadership and trainer roles </li><li>Recognition programs, incentive trips, and cash or stock rewards </li><li>A mission-focused, collaborative culture built on trust, service, and shared purpose </li></ul><hr/>Who You Are<ul><li>Bold, resilient, and motivated by helping others succeed </li><li>Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills </li><li>Professional, empathetic, and a natural mentor for others </li><li>Licensed in Health & Life Insurance (or willing to obtain) </li><li>EMT, firefighter, or first responder experience is a plus your courage and service mindset are highly valued </li></ul><hr/>Join the Team Channel your dedication, discipline, and commitment to service into a civilian career where you protect clients, mentor teammates, and make a meaningful impact every day. Compass Business Group is ready to support your success.<a href="https://www.compass-fhl.com/" rel="nofollow">Learn more: https://www.compass-fhl.com/</a><div></div><div></div>

The Compass Business Group

Sales Representative & Trainer – Serve, Mentor, and Make An Impact

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Coaching

Customer Relations

EMT-Paramedics

Firefighting

Health Insurance

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Sales

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