Success Mentor

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is a dynamic community-based organization founded in 1986 with a mission to promote the emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in school and succeed in life.

For nearly 40 years, Counseling In Schools has created and fostered relationships with local schools, homeless shelters, and communities to enable New York City’s children to thrive – academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our expert team includes licensed mental health and youth development professionals who fully integrate into the community, providing programs that equip children, families, teachers, and administrators with the right tools for preventing and coping with the challenges they face.

We envision and work toward a bright future, full of possibilities, where each child can flourish and reach their full potential.

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is seeking a Full-Time Success Mentor to work at a high school in Brooklyn, NY.

Success Mentors are typically matched with 15-20 target students to connect with multiple times a week.

Mentor responsibilities are determined by what research shows are the most effective practices for engaging at-risk students and their families.

These include personally greeting students upon arrival in the morning to make them feel welcomed and noticed, engaging caregivers, calling home when the mentee is absent, and supporting culture and climate activities and events that encourage school attendance.

Additionally, Mentors connect students and families with a wide range of services to help them overcome barriers to school success and graduation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Must have high energy; ability to connect with adolescents and maintain professional boundaries Must have ability to multitask and prioritize work responsibilities Must have good written and verbal communication skills  Experience working with adolescents and / or in school settings preferred Qualifications : Required : This position is perfect for college students  This is an on-site position reporting Monday through Friday 8am-4pm  Must have a High School diploma or GED; College degree preferred Candidates must undergo NYC DOE fingerprinting and obtain clearance Benefits & Paid Time Off : Paid Time Off (PTO) : 15 plus days of PTO plus paid holidays which allows you to recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated.

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