NYU Langone Sunset Park Americorps - Check & Connect Mentor

NYU Langone Sunset Park AmeriCorps

• Check & Connect Mentor

Sunset Park AmeriCorps, 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 AmeriCorps 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 AmeriCorps members receive a Living Allowance of $16,500, in addition to other benefits including public transportation expenses. Members also receive professional development and an Education Award of $6,495 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 AmeriCorps - the Time is NoW!

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

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

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

Skills :

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