Youth Development Mentor

Overview San Diego County Office of Education PASS (Promoting Achievement and Student Success) AmeriCorps Program is a mentoring and leadership program for at‑promise youth in gang‑impacted neighbourhoods. The program seeks 35 full‑time members to provide prevention/intervention services in partner schools for students grades 3‑12. PASS AmeriCorps focuses on improving academics, school engagement, and attendance through meaningful mentoring relationships, 1:1 and small group character‑building sessions, academic assistance, a safe space for students, and by fostering a positive school climate through monthly school‑wide engagement projects. Responsibilities Provide prevention/intervention services in partnering schools. Improve academics, school engagement, and attendance by delivering mentoring relationships, 1:1 and small group character‑building sessions, academic assistance, and a safe space for students. Foster a positive school climate through monthly school‑wide engagement projects. Attend and serve at events with fellow AmeriCorps members and community partners. Participate in weekly and monthly meetings, training sessions, and professional development. Position Details Full‑time only. 10‑month (September 2026‑June 2027) / 1700‑hour service term. Serve Monday‑Friday before, during, and after school hours (9 hrs/day). Some weeknight and weekend days. Member living allowance: $3,000 per month. Benefits Extensive orientation. Support and coaching. Ongoing professional training and networking. CalFresh/health insurance benefits and childcare. Compensation Upon successful completion of the service term, full‑time members earn a $7,395 Segal Educational Award and a $2,605 California For All Educational Award (CFA), totaling $10,000. Both educational awards are considered taxable income. Relocation Members who relocate for service may be eligible for a relocation reimbursement of up to $300 upon successfully completing program clearance and beginning service at the assigned school site. Qualifications 22 years or older. Associate degree or higher. Car highly recommended with driver’s license and insurance. Preferred 1‑2 years of experience working with youth. Spanish‑speaking a plus. Complete SDCOE and AmeriCorps applications, fingerprinting, and background check. Additional Information Position availability is contingent on the PASS AmeriCorps Program‑SDCOE final grant award for FY 2026. For more information about the program, visit our website at or check our e‑zine at #J-18808-Ljbffr SAN-Diego-County-Office-of-Educatio