Student Services - Youth-In-Care (YIC) Mentor (28186)

Weber School District•Ogden, UT

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About The Position

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District in the Student Services Department for a Youth-In-Care (YIC) Mentor. This is an itinerant position working in schools across the district. This position is for 4.00 hours per day, 180 days (9 months) per year, and is compensated according to Lane 4(B) of the Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule . This position is funded through a grant and will be funded on a year-by-year basis with no guarantee of ongoing employment. Applicants shall apply at wsd.schoolspring.com . Files will be reviewed before interviews are schedules. THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS. JOB OVERVIEW: The job of Youth-In-Care Mentor was established for the purpose of building a strong relationship with students based on mutual trust and open communication focused on success at school. Mentors provide individualized academic and behavioral support to a defined caseload of students, specifically students in foster care or juvenile justice.

Requirements

Ability to carry out the Check and Connect program for diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Proficient knowledge of classroom policies and procedures.
Strong people skills and affinity for children.
Excellent observation and analytical skills
Available to work flexible hours to have meetings with parents and provide support to students
Knowledge of prevention principles and risk and protective factors
Maintain confidentiality when working with students, families, school personnel and community members
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multiple school teams
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Remain flexible with changes in assignments and situations
Meet deadlines and schedules; set priorities; being attentive to detail; and working with detailed information/data.
Remain calm in a crisis situation
Work independently with minimal supervision
Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures
Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, and interaction with critical personnel.
Perform moderate to extensive physical activity, including frequent standing and walking
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
Must be able to utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans
Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; and health standards and hazards.
Willing to participate in and utilize de-escalation techniques, other behavior and MANDT training as needed.
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Must be able to provide own transportation to various school settings with reimbursement provided as applicable

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students in social work or education related field preferred
Willing to participate in required trainings (e.g. MANDT)

Responsibilities

Work with students as part of their support system to review grades, behaviors, and attendance based on SMART goals determined with the students on an individual basis.
Work in a supportive and cooperative effort with classroom teachers, counselors, student advocates, SRO, administration and state case workers to build relationships and implement a strong support system for students and families.
Act as a liaison and build relationships between the school, the case worker and the foster homes as well as any other agency that may be involved with the student to facilitate communication and promote problem-solving and striving to build constructive family-school relationships.
Supports a positive school climate while interacting with students, families, staff and community members
Facilitate social and emotional growth with students
Complete progress charts and evaluate student progress, including attendance, behavior, and academic data
Systematically “Checks” on students, assessing their engagement with school and learning through close monitoring of their attendance, behaviors, and grades.
“Connects” with students, offering individualized interventions in partnership with school personnel, families, foster parents, and community service providers.assists assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of students; monitor student performance variables (e.g., absences, tardies, behavior referrals, grades)
Assist with the supervision of students during instructional and non-instructional time
Analyze data from systematic monitoring to design personalized interventions and document progress.
Provide personalized, timely interventions to help students solve problems, build skills and enhance competence.
Help student both individually and in small groups, as well as organize and manage assigned tasks with students
Attend extra-curricular activities such as games, choir and band concerts, theatre, art shows, and sports when deemed necessary.
Maintain instructional materials, daily activity/incident logs and/or manual and electronic files/records
Coordinate with community partners to build resources
Improve professional competence through professional development, both district and state trainings
Attend varied school and district meetings to define and outline roles to improve participation, performance, and success for individual students and families.
Regular work attendance is required.
Performs other duties as assigned.