Tutor, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities, Youth Development

Description

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California began in December 1944 when a group of Lutheran congregations in San Diego came together to discuss how to better assist families in need. They began discussing how to form a Welfare Commission. Their vision expanded when they came together with another group of Lutheran congregations in Los Angeles having the very same conversation. Lutheran Social Services of Southern California was officially incorporated in 1946 as a 501(c)(3) non‑profit social service agency.

The mission has stayed true to its earliest beginnings, to be a servant to those in need. Today LSSSC serves thousands of individuals and families throughout Southern California with over 70 different programs/services at nearly 20 different locations. We are part of the Lutheran Services in America (LSA) network and strive to serve those in need with dignity and respect.

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California’s Mission:
Ignited by faith, we live out God’s love by embracing, equipping and empowering vulnerable people in Southern California.

The Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science programs identify and assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue to complete their postsecondary education. The programs publicize the availability of financial aid and assist participants with the postsecondary application process.

Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the number of youths from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Under the direct supervision of the Upward Bound Assistant Director and UBMS Academic Coordinator tutor UB and UBMS participants in the Academic content assigned throughout the year.
• Assist the participants in identifying and realizing their academic progress through periodic evaluations.
• Responsible for weekly after school tutoring sessions to be held at school site or virtually.
• Responsible for facilitating monthly or bi‑monthly virtual or in‑person academic workshops.
• Assistant Director and Academic Coordinator will provide the necessary materials to conduct tutoring sessions and/or academic workshops (books, laptop, handouts, etc.)
• Skills to organize work effectively to achieve timely progress on multiple projects, distribute appropriate effort among the projects, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity and attention to detail.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Maintains a record of the participant’s progress and attendance.
• Submits reports and evaluations as necessary to Upward Bound staff.
• All record‑keeping materials will be provided by program staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and ability to handle and work with confidential records and materials of minors.

• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Safety and…