Family Mentor (Philadelphia Area)

Reach Cyber Charter School Jobs•Enola, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reach Cyber Charter School is a tuition-free online public K–12 school in Pennsylvania, connecting students with certified teachers and a high-quality curriculum. Authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 2016, Reach Cyber Charter School is state certified and open to students throughout Pennsylvania with a vision to inspire and nurture future success for all students. Our Reach family promotes a vision that provides a collaborative team environment and allows you to utilize various resources to inspire and nurture future success for all students in Pennsylvania. The Family Mentor is responsible for developing a strong relationship with families, by mentoring students at-risk at Reach Cyber Charter School. The Family Mentor will work directly under the Director and Manager of Family Services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in education, or social work, or school counseling, or other student-centered programs
Possesses all PDE required clearances for school-based personnel
Must reside in the state of Pennsylvania
This position requires applicants to live in Philadelphia, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Delaware County or Chester County and must be comfortable traveling and working within the City of Philadelphia
Ability to pass the background checks required for all school employees in Pennsylvania.
A valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a reliable vehicle will be required for this role.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of related experience preferred.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, students, teachers, and support staff.
Ability to connect with a diverse group of people and build strong relationships
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload students throughout the entire school year
Report to and meet monthly with the Director and/or Manager of Family Services (This meeting can be held either virtually or in-office)
Communicate with students as needed throughout the school year. Communication regularity will be determined by bi-weekly assessment. A minimum of monthly contact is expected.
Weekly home visits and virtual conferences will be required.
Evaluate and analyze the at-risk student data that will be generated twice a week (This will allow the mentor to determine what areas to target when assisting students on their caseload)
Develop positive relationships with both students and families on their caseload
Maintain a cell phone, and utilize it to contact students and families that are on the caseload on a regular and as-needed basis
All other duties assigned by the Manager of Family Services.