Detroit AmeriCorps Mentor Program

Full Time
Detroit, MI 48209
Posted
Job description
Almost 60% of youth in Detroit are chronically absent, putting them behind in their academic career. Chronic absence is a complex problem and there is not one solution to fix it. Chronic absence stems from the lack of resources in households and in the community. That is why the Detroit AmeriCorps Mentor Program will support 14 AmeriCorps members throughout the city of Detroit to serve as Mentors and Engagement & Resource members at 5 Charter Schools in Detroit. AmeriCorps Members, serving as either Mentors or Engagement & Resource members, will help families and youth by providing barrier reducing support to decrease the number of days they miss from school. A key indicator of student success is attendance and ensuring youth have a positive mentor in their life and families have support they need that will lessen the burden of poverty that is faced which is a major contributor to chronic absenteeism. Through this service and experience, members will make an impact on people's education futures. Additionally, members will gain important skills and knowledge for themselves that can help in future work endeavors.

Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.




Member Duties : AmeriCorps members will have the opportunity to mentor 15 students who are in Tier II and are between 3rd-8th grades. This will consist of daily check-in’s to ensure they are engaged and ready to learn. They will work with youth and walk them through a problem-solving process to understand the cause of absence and possible solutions. Members will reach out and connect with families to build relationships with them and update on youth’s progress. Also members will work closely with school staff to connect them to existing and new possible partnerships in the school. Based on resources available members will connect with families who will be in need of those resources. They will facilitate 5 parents workshops around Chronic Absence for all parents.


Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Member Assistance Program .


Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .


Service Areas :
Education .


Skills :
Computers/Technology , Communications , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Team Work , Leadership , Education , General Skills , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking .




SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National



Program

Detroit AmeriCorps Mentor Program



Program Start/End Date

09/01/2022 - 08/31/2023



Work Schedule
Part Time



Education level

High school diploma/GED



Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None


Program Locations
MICHIGAN Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint


Languages
Spanish



Accepting Applications

From 05/26/2022 To 03/31/2023



Contact
Manuel Rivera

8300 Longworth St

Detroit MI 48209

3138414447

mrivera@unidetroit.org



Listing ID
98199

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