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Thank you for your interest in joining the Helping Services Team. Our agency provides opportunities for rewarding work in the community, as well as a friendly work environment in our offices. When responding to a job opening, please note that each position may have its own unique steps for applying. If you have any questions regarding open positions, please call our office at 563-387-1720.
For internship requests and all inquiries, please reach out to info@helpingservices.org
LAST UPDATED 3/6/26
MENTORING COORDINATOR
Job Description: Do you believe every young person deserves a positive role model and a chance to grow? Helping Services for Youth & Families is looking for a Mentoring Coordinator to join our team serving Winneshiek, Howard, and Allamakee Counties.
As a Mentoring Coordinator, you’ll help connect youth with caring mentors, creating opportunities for new experiences, personal growth, and lasting friendships. This position is perfect for someone who is people-centered, organized, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and families.
What You’ll Do
- Recruit, train, and support volunteer mentors.
- Match youth with caring role models.
- Build relationships with schools, community partners, and families.
- Plan and lead group activities, trainings, and celebrations for mentors and youth.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, Health Promotion, Education, or related field preferred.
- Certified Prevention Specialist, or willingness to obtain within two years.
- Strong communication and public speaking skills.
- Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel within the service area, with occasional overnight travel.
- Basic computer skills and sound professional judgment.
Position Details
- Full-time, Exempt (1.0 FTE)
- Salary based on experience
- Office location: Decorah, Iowa
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume to:
Jen Stolka, Director of Prevention Services
jstolka@helpingservices.org
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Do you have an interest in social work? Are you passionate about the unique world of nonprofits and how they work? Helping Services has an internship for you! We serve the northeast corner of Iowa. Because of our rural region, we combine many services under one roof. These services include:
- Domestic Abuse Advocacy
- Family Education (particularly birth to age 3 along with other parenting programs)
- Prevention Programs that educate the public and work with retailers on important information regarding the use of drugs and problem gambling
- Youth Mentoring
Internships are unpaid. For internship requests and all inquiries, please reach out to info@helpingservices.org