Ameri Corps members will work with identified youth who are at risk of dropping out of high school. Americorps members will work with youth, their families, behavioral health professionals, school officials, and other community members to encourage school participation and attendance. Americorps members will assist in problem solving challenges faced by the youth they work with to provide a positive outcome.
Member Duties : Americorps members will be assigned at risk youth that hey will be monitoring school progress (Check) and meeting with mentors and parents (Connect) to set goals for school performance, encourage attendance, problem solve issues and provide support and encouragement for the youth to stay in school and complete high school. Mentors will be trained in the Check and Connect Program and will receive orientation and training related to mental health topics. Ameri Corps members will work with care coordinators and mental health providers to deliver services to meet needs of the youth in the program.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Health , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Community Organization , Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring , Counseling , Public Health , Social Services , Medicine , Team Work , Communications , Education , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Leadership , General Skills .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
Ameri Corps State / National
Program
Sanford Dickinson Check & Connect Mentorship
Program Start/End Date
08/01/2024 - 07/31/2025
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NORTH DAKOTA
Accepting Applications
From 08/01/2024 To 07/31/2025
Contact
Sharon Sisco
33 9th St W
Dickinson ND 58601
701-483-6017
sharon.mocabee-sisco@sanfordhealth.org
sanfordhealth.org
Listing ID
123977
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