Implements the day-to-day delivery of the AmeriCorps program following all requirements.
Ensures the confidentiality of the students, school employees, and AmeriCorps members.
Recruits school volunteers to get involved with program outreach activities.
Provide peer mentoring to Members.
Serve as the main point of contact for the
school liaison.
Service Activities
Implements the day-to-day delivery of the AmeriCorps Check & Connect program following all requirements.
Uses Check & Connect App to document, monitor, and report on student progress.
Community Need Addressed
Members encourage students to become more engaged in school by meeting for 15-20 minutes once a week to provide support with attendance, behavior, and course performance.
Members will work with work with teachers, school staff, and reading coaches to support students with reading deficiencies, coordinate literacy lessons during the school day, and assign literacy enrichment activities.
Position Outcomes
Through peer mentoring, members will provide the necessary supports to help students become and stay engaged at school and with learning.
The desired outcomes:
- Decrease in risk factors and increase protective factors for student.
- Increase in academic, behavioral, cognitive, and affective student engagement.
- On time school completion with a high school diploma.
- Increase in literacy testing scores.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, College Credit, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
• Referral Program
• Additional monthly incentives
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Above the age of 17.
Be a U.S. citizen or have a legal permanent residence card.
Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program.
Agree and pass a criminal background check.
CPR Certified (or willing to become certified with 90 days of hire).
Skills you will gain
Access to the school district infrastructure, public speaking, one on one interview skills.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment