Attendance Youth Mentor-Part-Time Temp

The Wediko NY Attendance Youth Mentor will work in one elementary school site in East Harlem, focusing on supporting students who are struggling academically, behaviorally, and/or who have a history of poor attendance. NY Attendance Youth Mentor provides supportive mentoring services, including attendance outreach and support in partnership with the school staff to support students in reaching their academic and social emotional goals. This position is a temporary part-time position, April - June 2023, 20-25 hours a week, with the potential of continuing into the next school year. $18-$22 an hour, based on experience.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Support a caseload of students, with supervisor guidance. Support may include tracking attendance and educational progress, providing students and families with continuous feedback and resources to meet the needs and promote academic success
• Provide individual and group mentoring to students on a weekly basis with supervisor guidance.
• Conducts daily student attendance outreach
• Provides outreach to students and their families, including phone calls and written correspondence
• Facilitates communication between students, families, and school staff
• Completes required documentation in a timely manner
• Participates in staff meetings and staff development opportunities
• Collaborates on the interdisciplinary team of Wediko and school staff to create individualized plans to support student progress

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-3years' experience providing direct services in school-based or residential program
• Strong communication (verbal and written with proficiency in English) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner
• Commitment to working from a strengths-based perspective
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development, proven use of supervision to improve practice
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Bilingual Spanish
• Occasional evening hours required

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.