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UAG AmeriCorps Mentor (Full- Time) 1700hrs
 
 
 
United Advocacy Group and the Greater Bridgeton Area AmeriCorps Mentoring and STEAM Program seeks highly motivated individuals to serve children and families of the Greater Bridgeton Area. The program will seek to assist students who live in the part of New Jersey with the lowest education attainment rates in the state. AmeriCorps Members will be integral in mentoring and tutoring children, assisting families with college planning and financial decisions, and facilitating family and student action plans to help achieve educational attainment. Members will work alongside the AmeriCorps Program Director as well as community leaders to achieve the goals of the program. Members serve in various initiative of the United Advocacy Group, as well as partner schools, to provide direct service to the children and families seeking assistance with educational attainment. Service Responsibilities Will Include Parts of the Following Assist the Teachers with the instruction of the STEAM and Project-Based Learning classes. To include: attendance at classes (teacher will always be present), helping students with their projects, learning the material to enable effective tutoring. Assist with tutoring services in core academic subjects (tutoring will occur four days per week). Assist students with the development of written student action plans focused on educational attainment. Keep regular contact with Guidance Counselors and Parents/Guardians to monitor action plan progress of the students. Assist students with the college application process which includes helping the students with applications, essays, FAFSA, and keeping track of deadlines. Assist disconnected youth with finding appropriate pathways to complete secondary and post-secondary degrees. Participate in case management meeting to discuss the children and families served to develop ideas about how to address concerns.
 
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Member Duties : As an EmpowerCorps member serving aging-out foster youth you will: Provide direct service to adult college-aged students at your assigned on-campus service site (Rowan University); Work with students to develop life skills needed for independence in adulthood; Assist students with class assignments and test preparation; Facilitate learning activities with individuals or small groups of students at campus Saturday Sessions; Case manage students by developing individualized action plans with students; Mentor these students, helping them stay focused and on track in completing their college assignments to successfully graduate college; Engage students and participate in service learning projects, particularly on national service days; Organize and lead service opportunities in the community. THIS IS FOR OUR FULL TIME 1700 HOUR/YEAR POSITION.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Counseling ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Education ,  Team Work ,  Youth Development . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
UAG AmeriCorps Mentor (Full- Time) 1700hrs
Program Start/End Date
07/01/2024  -   08/31/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations NEW JERSEY   Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  07/02/2024  To  08/29/2025 
Contact Jamayra Castro
40 E Commerce St
Bridgeton   NJ   08302
8562435810
Listing ID 85584

       

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