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School Mentor
Location:
Allentown, PA
Description:
The Center for Humanistic Change (CHC) is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to give people, especially youth, the knowledge and tools they need to make better-informed and more positive life choices. This is accomplished through the interactive delivery of prevention education and evidence-based programming. Drug and alcohol prevention programs remain a core service. Our vital programs and services are provided in the schools, in the community, and in the workplace. The Center for Humanistic Change seeks part-time School Mentors (two to four days per week) to serve as in-school youth mentors for the CHC Mentoring program for the 2023-2024 school year. This position requires excellent judgement, attention to detail, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills to be successful. Ideal candidates need to demonstrate the ability to work with students who are "at risk" and provide a variety of social emotional learning supports, prevention education and practical skills they need to build resiliency so they can succeed in school (improve grades and attendance, decrease disciplinary incidents) and cope with challenges. Candidates need to work independently and with a team, manage deadlines for paperwork and electronic data entry, and have the ability to relate well to youth and adults. The part-time School Mentor is expected to work a full school day of approximately seven (7) hours per day, with start and end times to be determined based on school needs . Attendance at occasional school open houses, back to school nights, and teacher conferences may be required. All applicants must have access to mobile and home internet, have reliable transportation, and the ability to do light lifting to transport files and other materials as necessary to/from the office and school. This position is a part-time seasonal position (two to four days per week depending on school assignment) within the timeline of the academic year. Depending on school placement, mentors work a minimum of 26 days to a maximum of 104 days (if serving in multiple schools), over the course of the full school year. There are additional opportunities, and Mentors are eligible to deliver other hourly prevention education programming depending on skillsets and the availability of CHC resources. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with relevant work experience or equivalent formal training in education, psychology, counseling, social work, public health, or a closely related human services field. A combination of education and work experience will be considered. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. A Master's Degree is a plus. Please include a resume when applying to this position. CHC staff are expected to obtain and maintain all state and local training requirements and clearances, including PA Child Abuse history clearance, PA State Police background clearance, FBI background fingerprinting check and mandated child abuse reporter training. Clearances and criminal record checks must be in compliance and in accordance with the laws reflecting the ability to work in schools and with children. *If in-school programming is suspended by the schools but is permitted via electronic platforms (i.e. ZOOM) and/or other CHC approved methods during emergency closures, candidates must be willing and able to fulfill the requirements of the position through these approved means. CHC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions for all qualified applicants are based on merit and business needs, and not on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, citizenship status, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, sex, religious creed, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation or any other factor protected by law. CHC complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.
Company:
Center For Humanistic Change
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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