15-20 Hours Per Week.
All Peoples has been designated as a FamilySource Center (Southeast) for the City of Los Angeles. FamilySource services include information and referral, intake and assessment, case management, computer literacy, financial literacy, multi-benefit screening and enrollment, individual service strategy development, child care, adult education, employment and training, financial coaching, income tax preparation assistance (VITA), parenting skills, transition to middle and high school workshops, tutoring, arts education, mental health counseling, mentoring and counseling and college corner/workshops (SAT, financial aid and college application preparation).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement college program
- Assist youth and parents with development and implementation of individual college plans
- Create environment that will reinforce college readiness as priority for youth
- Set-up campus tours for youth and parents
- Develop resource library for college enrollment, financial assistance etc.
- Network with other local colleges/universities, local high schools
- Maintain records of participants and program activities
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 2 years of experience in advising youth in academic endeavors
- Will have working knowledge of FAFSA and various grants and scholarship opportunities that will be able to give students the greatest academic outcomes
- Microsoft Word & Excel proficient
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Must have strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and advise youth in a matter that will appeal to their greatest academic success
- Enrollment in college for mandatory, junior or senior preferred
- Ability to work weekends and evenings if required
- Must have transportation, Valid DL, and Insurance
