At-Risk Mentor

Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an At-Risk Mentor to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!  

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk! 📲

 As an At-Risk Mentor, you will manage a portfolio of students who have been identified based on attendance, performance, and discipline challenges. The At-Risk Mentor provides case management and support to students within their portfolio, building high quality, supportive and challenging relationships, and connecting with other adults in their life to help support holistic strategies for development and success.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Utilizing strategies such as home visits, coordinating with classroom teachers and clinical professionals, and familiarizing themselves with afterschool and out-of-school supports to develop a holistic understanding of students’ learning, home, and social context.
• Working with multiple stakeholders, independently building strong relationships among them and being self-directed in purpose while holding student achievement at the center.
• Reviewing and analyzing student-level data to understand and report on the effectiveness of interventions for students on their case load.
• Connecting students with appropriate support and intervention, ongoing follow up, and building relationships with students’ families, teachers, and other stakeholders.
• Utilizing home visits, relationship building at Ombudsman, and other referral processes to identify, follow up with, and create intervention plans for students who are not attending school.
• Leading case management and oversight of the re-entry process for all students who are returning to Ombudsman from a suspension, home stay, or other long term leave of absence.
• Participating in the Clinical Care team.
• Leading meetings with security guards and other advocate associates to review individual student circumstances and make sure that interventions are impactful.
• Utilizing data systems to track student performance, progress to goals, and to drive additional intervention recommendations
• Performing other duties as assigned.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Associate's degree or higher in a closely related field of study.
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a valid state driver's license.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for at-risk students and working with students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals and next steps.
• Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers and/or community partners.
• History of success building credibility, making quick decisions, delivering fast results and demonstrating resilience and persistence to get things done.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
• Well-versed in mentoring, coaching, administrative support, and/or technical support functions.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Knowledgeable in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
• Availability to work evening hours as needed.

Ombudsman Educational Services is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!  

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission, and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

• https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!  Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions

• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line

• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance

• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Personal Protection Insurance Plans

• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program

• Legal Services Insurance 

• Pet Health Insurance

• Accrual-based Paid Time Off 

• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule

• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy

• 401k Retirement Saving Plan

• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program

• Opportunities for Growth & Development

• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose.

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Education

• Associates or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver Licenses

Skills

• Alternative Education
• Crisis Intervention
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
• Project Management
• Parent Counseling & Train
• Counseling & Guidance
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Office/Administrative

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)