Tutor

The Tutor will work one-to-one with participants ages 13-20 at the Good Shepherd Services Non-Secure Placement program in need of academic support and guidance in English and history, or in math and science. The tutor will support the youth with utilize effective study habits and techniques based on that young person’s individual strengths and needs. This includes tutoring youth in preparation for standardized exams, including but not limited to Regents’ and/or GED exams. The tutor will also support youth in completing or overcoming challenges related to daily academic tasks, including but not limited to homework assignments and essays. The tutor will support the group of youth in completing any school group projects. The tutor will provide this support in collaboration with the treatment team and school personnel. This position is in-person/on-site only.

Title: Tutor

Reports to: Educational/Vocational Specialist, CLOSE TO HOME NSP

Location: 280 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11208/480 Vermont Street Brooklyn, NY 11207

Hours: Up to 10 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt (After school hours/evenings and/or weekends)

Salary Range $17.00 - $23.15 Hourly

Major Duties:

• Provide individual and group instruction for students in need of academic support.
• Assist students in comprehending and completing required coursework.
• Assist students in preparation for required exams.
• Collaborate with Educational/Vocational Specialists to develop tutoring plans.
• Function as a member of the Good Shepherd NSP team.
• Support the Missouri model of group treatment.
• Support the use of Sanctuary Model tools such as safety plans, community meetings, and self-care in the department/program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development, and trauma-informed perspective.
• Must have experience supporting adolescent-aged youth with academics.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Current Graduate and undergraduate students encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to complete and pass all components of the program’s designated behavior management/physical intervention training.
• Applicants must be capable of sustained physical exertion and have no disability or condition (i.e., heart condition, recent surgery) that would prevent them from participating in physical intervention practice, such as standing and kneeling movements to and from the floor, supporting another participant’s body weight, etc.