The Position

The City of Ontario

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including; Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works, and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,200 full-time and 200 part-time diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

The City’s vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous grown within the year(s) to come. We welcome you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City’s website. A few useful links are listed below, including a link to the City’s 2022 State of the City video.

State of the City (Video link)

The Ontario Plan (The City’s Comprehensive Business Plan for Development)

Smart Ontario (Information about recent City projects)

Downtown Ontario (What to do in Downtown Ontario)

Examples of Essential Functions

The job duties typically performed by the Youth Mentor include the following:

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  Plan structured and meaningful mentor activities
• Implement one-on-one and small group mentoring
• Attend regular mentor trainings provided by program
• Collaborate with program staff to monitor mentee progress
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model to target mentees
• Report weekly on mentee contact logs and other important documents
• Appraise mentee progress using evaluation instruments provided by program.
• Create and manage a schedule to ensure all mentees receive appropriate hours
• Participate in team meetings and other events promoting the AmeriCorps identity
• Plan, implement and report on service projects to strengthen communities
• Participate in and reflect on community service experience
• Participate in ongoing service specific trainings
• Create and administer pre- and post-surveys with program participants
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Qualification Guidelines

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent.

Experience

Interest in being a role model, specifically helping youth develop soft and hard skills.

Desirable

Bilingual in Spanish.

Special Requirements

Must have reliable transportation and be able and willing to travel locally as needed.
Must be able and willing to work full-time (approximately 35 hours per week), for the duration of the program beginning in October 2022 and ending in October 2023.
Must complete a minimum of 1,700 hours throughout the service period.
Must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends when required.
Must be prepared and able to work on-site and/or virtually as required.
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance as required by the AmeriCorps program.
Must follow City of Ontario and AmeriCorps code of conduct and policies.

Background Investigation

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

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  List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.

Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.

Supplemental Question

To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.

Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

Email Notices

Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency or Hiring Agency will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Ontario Promise Corps Advisors are not employees of the City of Ontario but receive specific benefits based on their role as a Ontario Promise Corps member. These benefits include:

• Annual living allowance stipend of $16,000 (disbursed bi-weekly)
• Education award up to $10,000 upon satisfactory completion of service totaling 1,700 hours (Education award can only be used to pay student loans or for future college tuition and expenses. Some limitations apply.)
• Extensive professional development
• Possible educational loan deferment
• Health insurance
• Childcare assistance (if eligible)

Notes: Eligible participants funded in this position as part of the Ontario Promise Corps Program (AmeriCorps) are not considered employees of the City of Ontario or partnered agencies pursuant to federal policy and inelgibile for unemployment benefits upon completion of assignment.