Youth Development Mentor
About the role
The PASS AmeriCorps program mentors and leads at‑promise youth in gang‑impacted neighborhoods across San Diego County. Members serve full‑time at partner schools in Oceanside, Vista, Valley Center, Escondido, Spring Valley, and San Diego, providing prevention/intervention services, building meaningful mentoring relationships, facilitating 1:1 and small‑group character‑building sessions, offering academic assistance, creating safe spaces for students, and fostering a positive school climate through monthly school‑wide engagement projects.
Responsibilities
- Provide prevention and intervention services to students in grades 3‑12
- Develop and maintain meaningful mentoring relationships
- Lead 1:1 and small‑group character‑building sessions
- Offer academic assistance and support
- Create a safe space for students
- Plan and implement monthly school‑wide engagement projects to improve school climate
- Participate in orientation, ongoing support/coaching, weekly/monthly meetings, and events with fellow AmeriCorps members
- Engage in professional training, career development, and networking opportunities within the school site, PASS AmeriCorps program, SDCOE, and community partners
Requirements
- 22 years of age or older
- Associate degree or higher
- Car highly recommended with a valid driver’s license and insurance
- Preferred 1‑2 years’ experience working with youth
- Spanish‑speaking ability is a plus
- Completion of SDCOE and AmeriCorps applications, fingerprinting, and background check
Benefits
- Extensive orientation and ongoing support/coaching
- Weekly/monthly meetings and event participation with fellow AmeriCorps members
- Professional training on service‑relevant topics
- Career development and networking opportunities
- CalFresh, health insurance, and childcare benefits
- Upon successful completion: $7,395 Segal Educational Award + $2,605 California For All Educational Award (total $10,000, taxable)
- Eligible for up to $300 relocation reimbursement after program clearance and assignment
Pay
Member Living Allowance: $3,000 per month.
Schedule
Full‑time only. 10‑month service term (September 2026 – June 2027) totaling 1,700 hours. Service Monday‑Friday before, during, and after school hours (approximately 9 hours/day), with some weeknight and weekend days required.