Check & Connect Mentor

Sunset Park AmeriCorps, is a full-time, service program for individuals ages 18+. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Members work directly with the community based programs through the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone. Sunset Park AmeriCorps exceeds the responsibilities of a typical 9 to 5 job. All placement sites may assign additional work, a member must complete additional Independent Service Project (ISP) hours, and members are required to participate in team days, service projects and selected site specific trainings.

Positions Available: 1. Check & Connect Mentors (English fluency): The members will use the Check & Connect evidence based intervention model and work with a cohort of students throughout the year. Check & Connect is an intervention used with K-12 students who show warning signs of disengagement with school and who are at risk of dropping out. Students are referred to Check & Connect when they show warning signs of disengaging from school, such as poor attendance, behavioral issues, and/or low grades.

Locations: Project Reach Youth (14th st), John Jay High School (English fluency) Community Empowerment Program ESOL Program (Spanish or Mandarin fluency) Qualifications: -Must be able to serve M-F full time -Must enjoy working with children or young adults NYU Langone Sunset Park



AmeriCorps members receive a Living Allowance of $20,400, in addition to other benefits including public transportation expenses. Members also receive professional development and an Education Award of $7,395 at the successful completion of their term.