Youth Development Mentor
About The Position
The San Diego County Office of Education PASS (Promoting Achievement and Student Success) AmeriCorps Program is seeking 35 full-time members to serve as Youth Development Mentors. This program focuses on mentoring and leadership for at-promise youth in gang-impacted neighborhoods across various school sites in San Diego County, serving students in grades 3-12. Members will provide prevention and intervention services in collaboration with partner schools, aiming to improve academics, school engagement, and attendance. Services include meaningful mentoring relationships, 1:1 and small group character-building sessions, academic assistance, providing a safe space for students, and fostering a positive school climate through monthly school-wide engagement projects. The program's goals are to empower youth to reach their fullest potential and become positive leaders. Members will serve individually or in pairs at one of 30 partnering schools located in Oceanside, Vista, Valley Center, Escondido, Carlsbad, Spring Valley, and San Diego.
Requirements
- Must be 22 years or older.
- Must have an Associate degree or higher.
- Must complete SDCOE (San Diego County Office of Education) and AmeriCorps applications.
- Must complete fingerprinting/background check.
Nice To Haves
- Car highly recommended with Driver's license & insurance.
- 1-2 years’ experience working with youth.
- Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide prevention/intervention services in partnering schools.
- Improve academics, school engagement, and attendance.
- Provide meaningful mentoring relationships.
- Conduct 1:1 and small group character building sessions.
- Offer academic assistance.
- Create a safe space for students.
- Foster a positive school climate through monthly school-wide engagement projects.
Benefits
- Extensive orientation.
- Support/coaching.
- Ongoing professional training/networking.
- CalFresh/Health insurance benefits/childcare.
- Upon successful completion of service term, full-time members earn a $7,395 Segal Educational Award and a $2,605 California For All Educational Award (CFA) (for a total of $10,000).
- Relocation reimbursement up to $300 for members who relocate for service (upon program clearance and beginning service).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
