School Success Mentor - Bronx, United States - Graham Windham

Description

School Success Mentor, BAMM
About Graham Windham:

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth and families who are overcoming some of life's most difficult challenges and obstacles by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.

Who We're Looking For:

The Bronx Academy for Multi-Media is seeking a vibrant, compassionate, and dedicated School Success Mentor who is passionate about fostering success in young people. This unique opportunity is perfect for college students looking for hands-on experience in education, social work, or community engagement. You'll play a significant role in weaving together social services with education to holistically support our students and families, contributing to an engaging, joyful, and inclusive school climate.

What You'll Do:

As a School Success Mentor, you'll be an essential figure in overcoming various attendance challenges related to Family Health & Wellness, Time Management, Parent/Student Motivation, Temporary Housing/Homelessness, and Student Suspensions.

By establishing trusting relationships with students and their families, you'll provide personalized support and guidance, creating and implementing practical SMART plans. Your daily engagement, home visits, and parent conferences will not only boost student attendance rates and academic performance but also strengthen our family engagement strategies.

This is an exciting chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of our students and their families, fostering resilience and success within our vibrant school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build meaningful relationships with students and families, fostering a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Provide targeted support to students with a history of chronic absenteeism, creating personalized action plans.
• Conduct daily student check-ins, tracking academic progress and providing ongoing support.
• Perform home visits and parent conferences, fostering strong home-school connections and early intervention.
• Guide the creation of SMART plans, providing resources and support for successful execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Wellness, Operations, and Community Outreach & Programming units, aligning services with students' needs.
• Address specific attendance challenges by offering expertise and targeted strategies to families.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Family Health & Wellness: Advocate for accommodations and provide resources for health-related attendance obstacles.
• Time Management: Provide strategies for effective time management and prioritization.
• Parent/Student Motivation: Inspire a love for learning and encourage parent engagement.
• Temporary Housing/Homelessness: Connect families with resources and support during housing instability.
• Student Suspensions: Facilitate the return of suspended students and advocate for restorative justice practices.

Qualifications:

What You'll Bring:

• At least 2 years of experience working with elementary/middle school students and families, ideally within Youth Development, Social Services, Family Assessments, or Community Engagement.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, with some college education in a related field being a bonus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities combined with practical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish would be an advantage.
• Availability and willingness for local travel for home visits, community engagement initiatives, and occasional evening hours to accommodate family needs.
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly with administrative tasks including proficient use of Microsoft Suite for thorough and meticulous documentation, upholding professional boundaries, and maintaining confidentiality.

By joining us at the Bronx Academy for Multi-Media, you're stepping into a role that fosters growth, learning, and tangible change, not just in our students' lives but yours as well. With this hands-on experience, you're setting the stage for a rewarding career in education, social work, or community services. We can't wait to meet you

BAMM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Graham Windham:

About the Company

In full partnership with families & communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference to children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect and delinquency by providing each child we serve with a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world.

With over 400 full-time, part-time and On-call employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting & enriching work experience. Graham has pioneered programs for New York City's children, families and communities for over 200 years. Today, Graham is one of New York City's leading social services organizations, providing educational and social services to over 4,000 children, young people, and parents throughout NYC.