Are you passionate about making a difference? Join our dynamic team of professionals and help young women and their families thrive through the Girls on the Rise program! As a key mentor and guide, you’ll provide personalized support to participants, working alongside their families to ensure success in high school and beyond. From navigating transitions to high school to crafting a solid post-graduation plan, you’ll play a vital role in shaping bright futures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Immediate Community Relationships

• Provide transition activities for middle school Girls on the Rise participants.
• Work closely with participants’ parents and families to establish trusting relationships and to orient participants and guide them through the transition program.
• Establish relationships with local schools (elementary/middle, secondary and colleges)
• Maintain relationships with relevant high school personnel to ensure participants are successful; troubleshoot obstacles.
• Establish relationships with other community supports to assist in post-secondary transition to school or work.
• Maintain data on all program activities using the transition database.

High School Transition

• In conjunction with Girls on the Rise program staff and Transition Coordinator, begin high school transition activities with 6 graders: host career days, arrange tours, attend open houses, host guest speakers.
• Discuss high school goals and choices with middle school participants and their families.
• Help guide middle school participants and their families through high school applications, charter school registration, financial aid and enrollment.
• Recruit volunteers to assist with high school application support.
• Assist middle school participants with high school placement by conducting mock entrance interviews, scheduling shadow days, and providing preparation for placement exams.
• Work with Education Coordinator to provide High School Placement Test Preparation.
• In conjunction with Girls on the Rise staff, facilitate discussions with transition groups about transition process, feelings about change, potential transition obstacles and solutions.

High School Success

• Work in collaboration with Girls on the Rise staff to engage high school students and provide mentoring, coaching, and academic and social support.
• Collaborate with parents, students, high school personnel and other community-based support to address transition obstacles and provide solutions.
• Begin goal setting for post-graduation years (e.g., higher education, formalized job training, employment).
• Provide test preparation for SAT and ACT; utilize volunteers and community partners.
• Provide high school course selection advice in support of post-graduation goals.
• Maintain close contact with all high school participants, their families, counselors and teachers, including making regular school site visits.
• Provide or procure individualized support services including tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring and service opportunities, as needed.
• Encourage engagement in positive extracurricular activities.
• Expose high school participants to higher education and career opportunities.
• Maintain monthly contacts with high school participants.
• Maintain monthly contacts, or more as needed, with parents and families.

Post-Graduation Planning and Support

• Develop, in collaboration with participants and families, a post-graduation plan that includes goals, objectives, activities, personnel and timelines.
• Identify and implement necessary supports to attain goals.
• Guide participants through the application process commensurate with their post-graduation plan.
• Assist with employment, training and college applications and financial aid forms.
• Collaborate with high school counseling and student services staff.
• Utilize Christ Child members/volunteers as appropriate to assist with transition activities (e.g., establishing long-range partnerships with employers and educational institutions).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines on multiple tasks.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain positive, supportive relationships with youth and families.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, databases, and Internet research.
• Minimum three years’ work experience, preferably in outreach and program capacity.
• A bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, education, community outreach, or a related field is required.

Christ Child Society of WAshington, DC, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Outreach: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20032 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person