NYU Langone Sunset Park Connect Mentor

Position: NYU Langone Sunset Park AmeriCorps - Check & Connect Mentor
NYU Langone Sunset Park Ameri Corps - Check & Connect Mentor

Sunset Park Ameri Corps, is a full-time, service program for people ages 18+. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Members work directly with the community based programs through the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone. Sunset Park Ameri Corps exceeds the responsibilities of a typical 9 to 5 job. All placement sites may assign additional work, a member must complete additional Independent Service Project (ISP) hours, and members are required to participate in team days, service projects and selected site specific trainings.

Positions Available:
1. Check & Connect Mentors (English fluency):
The members will use the Check & Connect evidence based intervention model and work with a cohort of students throughout the year. Check & Connect is an intervention used with K-12 students who show warning signs of disengagement with school and who are at risk of dropping out. Students are referred to Check & Connect when they show warning signs of disengaging from school, such as poor attendance, behavioral issues, and/or low grades.

Locations:
Project Reach Youth (14th st), John Jay High School (English fluency) Community Empowerment Program ESOL Program (Spanish or Mandarin fluency)

Qualifications:

-Must be able to serve M-F full time
-Must enjoy working with children or young adults NYU Langone Sunset Park Ameri Corps members receive a Living Allowance of $20,400, in addition to other benefits including public transportation expenses. Members also receive professional development and an Education Award of $7,395 at the successful completion of their term. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : A background in coordinating logistics, public speaking, working with youth and families, volunteer experience, computer database application and excellent oral and written abilities is preferred. Our program has a high rate of members serving additional terms in our Corps, finding jobs in our Health Centers, and moving onto grad school. Make a difference in your community with Ameri Corps - the Time is NoW!

Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Training , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Homelessness , Elder Care , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Health , Education , Children/Youth , Housing .

Skills :

Fine Arts/Crafts , Communications , Conflict Resolution , Social Services , Education , Youth Development , Writing/Editing , Counseling , Non-Profit Management , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Recruitment , Public Health , Leadership , Medicine , Team Work .