UAG Mentor

Position: UAG AmeriCorps Mentor (Full- Time) 1700hrs
UAG Ameri Corps Mentor (Full
- Time) 1700hrs

United Advocacy Group and the Greater Bridgeton Area Ameri Corps Mentoring and STEAM Program seeks highly motivated individuals to serve children and families of the Greater Bridgeton Area. The program will seek to assist students who live in the part of New Jersey with the lowest education attainment rates in the state. Ameri Corps Members will be integral in mentoring and tutoring children, assisting families with college planning and financial decisions, and facilitating family and student action plans to help achieve educational attainment.

Members will work alongside the Ameri Corps Program Director as well as community leaders to achieve the goals of the program. Members serve in various initiative of the United Advocacy Group, as well as partner schools, to provide direct service to the children and families seeking assistance with educational attainment. Service Responsibilities Will Include Parts of the Following Assist the Teachers with the instruction of the STEAM and Project-Based Learning classes.

To include: attendance at classes (teacher will always be present), helping students with their projects, learning the material to enable effective tutoring. Assist with tutoring services in core academic subjects (tutoring will occur four days per week). Assist students with the development of written student action plans focused on educational attainment. Keep regular contact with Guidance Counselors and Parents/Guardians to monitor action plan progress of the students.

Assist students with the college application process which includes helping the students with applications, essays, FAFSA, and keeping track of deadlines. Assist disconnected youth with finding appropriate pathways to complete secondary and post-secondary degrees. Participate in case management meeting to discuss the children and families served to develop ideas about how to address concerns. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
As an Empower Corps member serving aging-out foster youth you will:
Provide direct service to adult college-aged students at your assigned on-campus service site (Rowan University);
Work with students to develop life skills needed for independence in adulthood;
Assist students with class assignments and test preparation;
Facilitate learning activities with individuals or small groups of students at campus Saturday Sessions;
Case manage students by developing individualized action plans with students;
Mentor these students, helping them stay focused and on track in completing their college assignments to successfully graduate college;
Engage students and participate in service learning projects, particularly on national service days;
Organize and lead service opportunities in the community. THIS IS FOR OUR FULL TIME 1700 HOUR/YEAR POSITION.

Program Benefits :
Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Education , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Team Work , Education , Youth Development , Counseling , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , Fine Arts/Crafts .