JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION TITLE: College Corner Ambassador
AGENGY INFORMATION:
El Centro de Ayuda is a 501© (3) non-profit organization that was established as El Centro Substance Abuse Treatment Center in 1981, and incorporated as El Centro de Ayuda (ECDA) in 1996. Located in the community of Boyle Heights, El Centro de Ayuda has over thirty years of experience in providing a comprehensive array of human services aimed at assisting low-income youth & families in becoming economically, academically and emotionally self-sufficient. Services include: Individual Counseling, Comprehensive Case Management, Drug / Alcohol Psycho Educational Services, Domestic Violence Batterers Program, DCFS Parenting Program, Financial Education & Asset Building Services, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Academic Assistance/ Tutorial services, Youth Leadership, Multi Benefit Screening, Recreational & Cultural Art Activities and Information & Referral Assistance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
College Corner Ambassadors will work with students in grades 9-12, who have been identified as needing support. Services include workshops for a baseline understanding of postsecondary options and individual advising sessions with students and develop a plan that will lead to postsecondary options.
Post-Secondary Planning & Support
Ambassadors will provide engaging small group workshops and 1:1 sessions to improve students’ knowledge of post-secondary options and requirements
Ambassadors will work with up to 20 students to ensure each has an Individual Service Plan
Programming in areas such as post-secondary education options, Four Systems of Higher Education, A-G requirements, financial aid, and career exploration
Maintain student information and records by tracking, logging and entering workshop/1:1 hours / time spent with students
Ambassadors will participate in field trips and events that include college field trips, providing financial aid application assistance in FAFSA Super Saturday workshops, and a graduation ceremony
Academic Support
Ambassadors will provide tutoring and homework help
Tutoring will be provided individually and in small groups
Ambassadors will coach students around short and long-term academic goals by reviewing alongside students transcripts and report cards
Relationship Building
Facilitate communication and maintain positive relationships among other teachers, students’ families, and community partners
Participate in celebrations, group supervision and staff meetings
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be enrolled in full-time or part-time post-secondary education (4-year university or community college)
Must be age 24 or under
Clear a National Criminal History Check
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Have experience volunteering with other community based or education programs
Interest in working with youth
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage tasks and schedule independently
Demonstrated success with constituent relations skills (volunteers, teachers, parents)
Access to reliable transportation (public transportation or personal transport) to travel within a defined geographic region
Experience in tutoring
Experience working with diverse communities
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
SCHEDULE & SALARY:
Availability 3pm-7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
12 hours part-time at $16.50 an hour
LOCATION:
El Centro de Ayuda
Boyle Heights City Hall
2130 East 1st St. Suite 110
Los Angeles, CA 90033
STARTING DATE: September 2021
Submit Cover Letter/Resume:
Lori Calvillo, FSC Program Director
Lori.calvillo@elcentrodeayuda.org