NYU Langone Sunset Park AmeriCorps - Check & Connect Mentor Sunset Park AmeriCorps, is a full-time, service program for people 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 $20,000, in addition to other benefits including public transportation expenses. Members also receive professional development and an Education Award of $6,895 at the successful completion of their term. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : A background in coordinating logistics, public speaking, working with youth and families, volunteer experience, computer database application and excellent oral and written abilities is preferred. Our program has a high rate of members serving additional terms in our Corps, finding jobs in our Health Centers, and moving onto grad school. Make a difference in your community with AmeriCorps - the Time is NoW! Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage , Stipend . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Health , Education , Elder Care , Housing , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Homelessness . Skills : Communications , Community Organization , Education , Medicine , Conflict Resolution , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Leadership , Social Services , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Fine Arts/Crafts , Counseling , Public Health , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Recruitment .