Americorps Student Services - (2000006H) 20 Full-Time AmeriCorps Members will work in pairs under our five Promise Heights Community School Coordinators and in partnership with Baltimore City Public School teachers to conduct individual assessments on chronically absent students. Students will be provided tiered services (universal, targeted, and intensive). PromiseCorps will make appropriate referrals, follow-up on and monitor referrals, and enter data in our management information system. PromiseCorps will work with Community School Coordinators to develop and manage high-quality partnerships to support the school community, including the creation of a cadre of volunteer tutors from area undergraduate and graduate schools. PromiseCorps will be a critical part of a school-based team working together to support student success and family stability.
PromiseCorps is a program supported by AmeriCorps and, as such, is considered national service and not employment.
Promise Heights is an initiative within the University of Maryland School of Social Work in Baltimore City. It is a collaboration between community-based organizations and five public PK-12 schools working with children and families living in high poverty neighborhoods in West Baltimore to improve educational outcomes to ensure youth graduate from high school ready for college and career. Promise Heights employs licensed social workers as Community School Coordinators to assist schools in providing supportive services for students and families through whole-school strategies and individual referrals. The initiative will focus on reducing chronic absenteeism (missing 20 or more days per year) and improving school climate (behavior, relationships, and physical environment) to reduce barriers to academic success.
Program Benefits: Education Award ($6,095), Training, Living Allowance ($20,000), Health Coverage (if needed), Child Care Subsidy (if needed), Membership to the Y of Central Maryland, and Application Fee waived for University of Maryland School of Social Work (for interested applicants).
Primary Responsibilities:
PromiseCorps will build the capacity of schools to support students and families through the following duties:
- Work with Community School Coordinators and teachers to conduct individual student assessments for those at risk to be chronically absent.
- Develop an individual plan of action to support student achievement.
- Link students to support services and encourage them to reach their achievement goals.
- Monitor student performance in programs and services.
- Help families to support student success by fostering a home environment that encourages student achievement.
- Develop and track the student success plan in the management information system.
- Maintain and update all contacts, referrals, case management notes, and outcomes.
Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to learn and grow through a professional development plan process and succeed within a results-oriented culture.
- A devotion and ability to build close relationships with scholars and their families, and to motivate them through positive interviewing, feedback, and reinforcement.
- Experience and proficiency with technology.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the cultural and internal barriers which may exist for low-income families to raising college-ready children.
- Strong commitment to belief and expectation that children growing up in West Baltimore can succeed academically.
- A passion for addressing issues of poverty, equity, and access.
- Highly motivated and innovative.
Program Start/End Date: August 15, 2020 to July 31, 2021
Terms: Permits attendance at school during off hours. Permits working at another job during off hours. Must have transportation (public or private) to school site.
Service Areas: Education, Community Outreach, Children/Youth
Skills: Team Work, General Skills, Writing/Editing, Leadership, Community Organization, Fundraising/Grant Writing, Communications, Youth Development, Social Services, Public Health, Education
If accommodations are needed for a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at 410-706-2606, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm EST. Maryland Relay can be accessed by dialing 711 (in-state) or 1-800-735-2258.
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.
Job: CI Exempt or Non-Exempt Staff - N79GAU Shift: Day Job Organization: School of Social Work Job Posting: Feb 28, 2020 Unposting Date: Ongoing | | |
