Success Coach

Responsibilities

• Complete Home Visits: Conduct regular home visits to establish strong relationships with scholars and their families. This includes assessing their needs, providing guidance, and offering support.
• Connect Scholars and Families to Community Resources: Identify and connect scholars and their families to relevant community resources and services that can assist them in areas such as healthcare, counseling, housing, and financial aid.
• Maintain Accurate Attendance Records: Track scholar attendance patterns and address any attendance issues promptly. Work with scholars and their families to ensure consistent school attendance.
• Support Scholar Success: Guide and support scholars in understanding and meeting school expectations, including academic performance, behavior, and adherence to school policies. Provide necessary interventions and resources to help them succeed.
• Collaborate on Testing and Behavioral Support: Work with teachers and school staff to coordinate testing accommodations for scholars with special needs. Provide behavioral support as needed to address behavioral challenges and promote positive student engagement.
• Document Actions: Prepare attendance letters and file truancy reports in accordance with school policies and procedures. Keep accurate documentation of all actions taken related to attendance.
• Engage Scholars: Assist in developing and implementing activities that engage scholars in both on and off-campus events. These activities should promote social interaction, personal growth, and academic enrichment.
• Summer Recruitment: Collaborate with the recruitment team to plan and execute activities for summer enrollment. This may include door-to-door canvassing and weekend events to engage potential scholars and their families.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Proven experience working with scholars and families from diverse backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish trusting relationships
• Knowledge of community resources and services available to support scholars
• Familiarity with attendance tracking systems and procedures
• Result-driven, innovative thinker
• Flexible (ability to pivot)
• Flexible scheduling (weekends and late days)
• Excellent quality of outcomes (meeting deadlines, accountability, follow-up/follow-through)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to adapt strategies to meet unique needs