Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Project (TCAP) Mentor, Contingent II, grant-funded

University of Baltimore•Baltimore, MD

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Project (TCAP) Mentor, through a combination of one-on-one support, group work, and family engagement, will help students and families identify and address the barriers to attendance. The TCAP Mentor will provide professional services including facilitating weekly restorative circles, tutoring, mentoring, providing academic enrichment opportunities, supporting parent/caregiver engagement and empowerment through home visits, calls, and email, developing student workshops, training and coaching volunteers, teaching peer mentoring skills, and professional development. The position will primarily be in-person with one remote day per week during the school year and two remote days per week during the summer. The role also requires regular work off-campus to support students and families at various sites, so access to reliable transportation is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
One year of working with youth in teaching, coaching, counseling and/or mentoring
Familiarity with truancy issues and restorative practices.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience working with parents/caregivers and students.

Responsibilities

Research and organize restorative practices and mentoring materials.
Facilitate restorative practice circles and peer mentorship trainings.
Develop and update TCAP curriculum with support of the TCAP staff.
Attend parent/student conferences as requested.
Assist with workshop presentations.
Tutor TCAP students.
Assist in evaluation of the TCAP program, by tracking services and referrals provided, reminding parents/caregivers and students about form and survey deadlines, and entering data from anonymous student and parent surveys.
Assist with volunteer trainings.
Attend all TCAP team meetings, team trainings, and CFCC staff and UBalt Law staff meetings.
Attend and present at TCAP school meetings as requested.
Identify and reach out to the parents/caregivers/families in the TCAP and assist in linking them to requested services with the primary contacts in the assigned school.
Make home visits, telephone calls, and school visits.
Send parents/caregivers reminders about TCAP session and meetings.
Support and assess community referral parents/caregivers to identify, progress, and achieve their case goals.
Compose and send monthly parent e-newsletters with resources and program updates.
Provide in-person benefit application and courtroom support.