STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY:

Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills and 33 additional sites throughout the community that provides a diverse array of programs and services to over 35,000 mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

STATEMENT OF THE POSITION:

Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual is hired as a Success Mentor in the High School and College Success division and will report directly to the Community School Director.

Education & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services or Social Work required, Masters preferred.
At least three(3) years of relevant work experience within the framework of Youth Development and providing services to at risk youth.
Experience providing group facilitation and individual success planning required.

Responsibilities:

Provide case management for students identified as needing supportive services in order to achieve academic success.
Assist students in attending school regularly and on time through rapid identification of obstacles and connecting with resources; attendance outreach including home visits, phone calls, daily “swipe in” data reports, etc.
Provide assessments and individual and group counseling.
Develop and implement workshops responsive to student needs.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Provide family outreach and involvement activities as appropriate to support family engagement and participation in the school community and the lives of their youth.
Support and participate in school-wide and agency events.
Collaborate with school staff to develop interventions for students who are truant.
Work with schools to develop and systematize comprehensive, effective direct outreach methods for Community School and/or other important family and school events including maintaining and building effective family and community outreach lists, conducting parent-to-parent and staff phone-banking, flyering before and after school and at high parent trafficked areas, conducting door-knocking to families, working with teachers and staff on effective parent and caregiver outreach etc.
Work with school to develop and implement comprehensive family engagement plans that include multiple on-ramps for families to become involved in the school, parents and caregivers taking responsibility for carrying out various components of the plan and moving parents and caregivers up Ladders of Engagement through leadership development and training.
Advise and recruit parents and caregivers for on-going workshops and development opportunities.
Help schools structure all events with students, families, and communities to elicit full and meaningful parent and community participation
Develop partnerships, work with and in teams.
Take initiative and have the ability to solve problems.
Have a positive approach to the idea and process of creating and implementing new initiatives.
Highly organized, detail oriented and trustworthy.
Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, etc.); local area networks; and efficient use of the Internet.

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Staff

Ability to travel to multiple locations required.
Promote and implement the Core Values of the agency.
Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
Support the mission of Commonpoint.
Other tasks appropriate to Commonpoint staff, as assigned.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employers/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to cwitherspoon@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “Success Mentor -MVB” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Salary: $55,000-$62,500

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Success Mentor

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