Success Coaches for High School in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 25 - 27

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is a dynamic community-based organization founded in 1986 with a mission to promote the emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in school and succeed in life. For nearly 40 years Counseling In Schools has created and fostered relationships with local schools homeless shelters and communities to enable New York Citys children to thrive academically socially and emotionally. Our expert team includes licensed mental health and youth development professionals who fully integrate into the community providing programs that equip children families teachers and administrators with the right tools for preventing and coping with the challenges they face. We envision and work toward a bright future full of possibilities where each child can flourish and reach their full potential.

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is seeking Success Mentors for multiple schools in Brooklyn NY.Mentor responsibilities are determined by what research shows are the most effective practices for engaging at-risk students and their families. These include personally greeting students upon arrival in the morning to make them feel welcomed and noticed engaging caregivers calling home when the mentee is absent and supporting culture and climate activities and events that encourage school attendance. Additionally Mentors connect students and families with a wide range of services to help them overcome barriers to school success and graduation.

Key Responsibilities:

Flag mentees for early intervention before absenteeism escalates
Collaborate with mentors to gather context and insights
Work with mentors to develop attendance improvement plans
Identify root causes (academic social family health motivation)
Set clear goals benchmarks and follow-up timelines
Coordinate supports and referrals as needed (school staff counselors family outreach)
Maintain data and track interventions

Qualifications:

Perfect for College Students or Retirees
Must be able to pass a background check and DOE fingerprinting
Must have a High School Diploma or GED - College Degree Preferred
High energy and ability to connect with teenagers and maintain professional boundaries
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Requirements:
Must have a High School Diploma or GED - College Degree Preferred

Benefits & Paid Time Off:

CIS provides sick time to all employees hourly employees earn one hour (1) of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked up to a maximum of (40) forty hours of paid sick leave per year.
Transit Check Program: To make your daily commute more convenient and cost-effective we provide a transit check program that allows you to cover transportation expenses using pre-tax dollars. This benefit contributes to a greener and more efficient commute.
Referral Bonuses: We all have friends in our field of work. Refer a friend or colleague to work at CIS and receive a bonus once they join our team!

**Benefits are subject to change.

Reports To: Community School Director or Program Director

Compensation:$25-$27/hourly; commensuratewithexperience

Additional Info:

12-18 hrs per week
This position reports to an assigned NYC public school site daily.
Multiple hourly positions are available and may be combined into a full-time role for the right candidate.

Required Experience:

Junior IC