What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Mentor position at Reach Cyber Charter School?
Title: Family Mentor (Southwest Region)
10-month
Who we are:
Reach Cyber Charter School is a tuition-free online public K–12 school in Pennsylvania, connecting students with certified teachers and a high-quality curriculum. Authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 2016, Reach Cyber Charter School is state certified and open to students throughout Pennsylvania with a vision to inspire and nurture future success for all students. Our Reach family promotes a vision that provides a collaborative team environment and allows you to utilize various resources to inspire and nurture future success for all students in Pennsylvania.
Position Summary:
The Family Mentor is responsible for developing a strong relationship with families, by mentoring students at-risk at Reach Cyber Charter School. The Family Mentor will work directly under the Director and Manager of Family Services. The Family Mentor will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
- Manage a caseload students throughout the entire school year;
- Report to and meet monthly with the Director and/or Manager of Family Services (This meeting can be held either virtually or in-office);
- Communicate with students as needed throughout the school year. Communication regularity will be determined by bi-weekly assessment. A minimum of monthly contact is expected. Conduct face to face and/or home visits with students and families as needed or requested, based on level of need, support required and/or lack of contact.
- Evaluate and analyze the at-risk student data that will be generated twice a week (This will allow the mentor to determine what areas to target when assisting students on their caseload);
- Develop positive relationships with both students and families on their caseload;
- Maintain a cell phone, and utilize it to contact students and families that are on the caseload on a regular and as-needed basis;
- All other duties assigned by the Manager of Family Services.
Education/Qualifications
- Minimum Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree required in education, or social work, or school counseling, or other student-centered programs
- Possesses all PDE required clearances for school-based personnel
- Experience Requirements:
- 1-3 years of related experience preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, students, teachers, and support staff.
- Ability to connect with a diverse group of people and build strong relationships
- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
- High degree of flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
- Team player track record
- Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities:
- Must reside in the state of Pennsylvania
- MUST RESIDE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: FAYETTE, SOMERSET, CAMBRIA, GREENE, WESTMORELAND
- Ability to pass the background checks required for all school employees in Pennsylvania.
- This position could include travel and could include limited overnight travel.
What we offer you for all your hard work
Reach Cyber Charter School is dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package offering flexibility to customize benefits to meet your needs by offering major medical, dental, and vision; HSA and FSA; company paid Basic Life/AD&D, STD, LTD and EAP; a retirement plan; voluntary Life/AD&D; as well as perks and discount programs.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement of Principle
Reach's Mission is to help each student maximize their potential through an individualized learning program. We strive to model our mission by empowering Staff to authentically show up with their skills, knowledge, competencies, strengths, curiosity, and unique lived experiences. Reach is committed to having inclusive policies and practices to establish a workplace of inclusion which continues to foster a belonging culture for staff, students, and families.