Youth Development Mentor, PASS AmeriCorps Service Member

San Diego County Office of Education PASS (Promoting Achievement and Student Success) AmeriCorps Program. PASS AmeriCorps is a mentoring and leadership program for at-promise youth in gang impacted neighborhoods at various school sites in San Diego County for youth grades 3-12 and are looking for 39 full-time members to provide prevention/intervention services in partnering schools. In collaboration with the school, PASS AmeriCorps focuses on improving academics, behavior, and attendance by providing meaningful mentoring relationships, 1:1 and small group character building sessions, academic assistance, a safe space for students, and by fostering a positive school climate through monthly school wide engagement projects. Program goals are designed to engage participating students and strives to empower youth to reach their fullest potential by becoming positive leaders.

Members will serve individually or in pairs at one of 31 partnering schools in Oceanside, Vista, Valley Center, Escondido, Carlsbad, & San Diego. Members receive extensive orientation, ongoing support/coaching, weekly/monthly meetings, attend/serve at events with fellow AmeriCorps members, professional training on topics relevant to service, career development opportunities, and networking opportunities within the school site, PASS AmeriCorps program, San Diego County Office of Education, and with community partners; Looking for a mature, motivated, self-starters wanting to make a positive difference in the community and the lives of the students we serve.

Position details:

Full-time only

10-month/1700-hour service term

Member- $3,000/month

Serving Monday - Friday with occasional weekends & evenings

Benefits:

Extensive orientation

Support/coaching

Ongoing professional training/networking 

CalFresh/Health insurance benefits/childcare

Upon successful completion of service term

Earn a $7,395 Segal Educational Award and a $2,605 CFA (California for All Educational Award) (for a total of $10,000, taxable)

Letters of recommendation

Qualifications:

22 years or older

Associate degree or higher

Vehicle recommended and valid driver's license

Preferred 1-2 years’ experience working with youth

Spanish-speaking a plus.

Complete SDCOE (San Diego County Office of Education) and AmeriCorps applications, fingerprinting/background check

For more information about the program, visit our website at www.sdcoe.net/pass-americorps or check out our ezine at PASS AmeriCorps Program Resources e-zine - https://www.flipsnack.com/passamericorps2021/pass-americorps-program-resources-ezine.html