PromiseCorps Position with University of Maryland Baltimore

Baltimore MD

10 May, 2021

11:47 AM

Description

Full-Time AmeriCorps Members will work in teams of three under our five Promise Heights Community School Directors 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 perform documentation in our management information system. PromiseCorps will work with Community School Directors to develop and manage high-quality partnerships to support the school community. PromiseCorps will be a critical part of a school-based team working together to support student success and family stability through mentorship and case management efforts. 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 Directors 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, Training, Living Allowance ($20,000), Health Coverage (if needed), Child Care Subsidy (if needed), 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 Directors and teachers to conduct pre- and post- individual student assessments for those identified as at risk to be chronically absent. Develop an individual attendance plan for each student on caseload to support student achievement, which will be updated every 30 days to ensure that students’ needs are being met. Provide case management supports by linking students and families to interventions and partner programs and providing appropriate follow-up on referrals. Document all referrals in ProMIS as necessary and appropriate. Monitor student performance in programs and services through daily documentation of interactions with students and families. Help families to support student success by fostering a home environment that encourages student achievement through team home visits. 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 16, 2021 to July 31, 2022 Terms: Applicants are permitted to be enrolled in higher education institution and attend classes during off hours. Applicants are permitted to work another job during off hours. Applicants must have transportation (public or private) to school site. Service Areas: Education, Community Outreach, Children/Youth, Social Services, Public Health Skills: Team Work, Professionalism, Time Management, Daily Database Entry, Computer Literacy, MS Office Proficiency, Leadership, Community Engagement, Communications, Youth Development  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. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To apply, please visit: https://promiseheights.org/work-with-us Questions? Contact Jilian Krueger at [email protected]