Detroit AmeriCorps Youth Success Program
About The Position
Detroit AmeriCorps Youth Success Program AmeriCorps members will be part of a dedicated team to help decrease chronic absence by mentoring youth in 1st-8th grade who are in Tier II (missing 10-19% of school) to facilitate problem-solving and be a positive role model. Members will be trained in the Check & Connect Model. Members work closely with the AmeriCorps Program Director and school staff to identify current gaps in resources, current resources/ partnerships and needs of families and align the efforts. This will allow families to receive the support we know is a critical aspect of youth success and engagement. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic intervention and support services to students in 1st-8th grade who are in Tier II
- Engage with families
- Work with school attendance teams to identify resources that can be provided to families
- Check-in with assigned youth during arrival and dismissal
- Look at attendance patterns
- Document interactions and conversations with each youth and their parent/caregiver
- Participate in pre-service orientation and on-going training sessions
- Attend national service events and projects, including MLK Day, RMSS, and other service projects
Benefits
- Training
- Student Loan Forbearance & interest accr
- Education award upon successful completion of service
- Living Allowance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
