Brooklyn High School Success Mentor (Part-Time)

Counseling in Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is seeking Success Mentors for multiple Brooklyn, NY schools. You will engage with students and families to promote attendance and school engagement, using evidence-based practices to greet students, support caregivers, and connect them with local services.

As a part-time hourly role, mentors collaborate with school staff, maintain records, and help develop attendance improvement plans while respecting confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• Background check and DOE fingerprinting required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Flag mentees for early intervention.
• Collaborate with mentors to gather context.
• Develop attendance improvement plans.
• Identify root causes (academic, social, family, health, motivation).
• Set clear goals, benchmarks, and follow-up timelines.
• Coordinate supports and referrals as needed (school staff, counselors, family outreach).
• Maintain data and track interventions.

Skills

High energy

Professional boundaries

Spanish bilingual (plus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Counseling In Schools (CIS) is seeking Success Mentors for multiple Brooklyn, NY schools. You will engage with students and families to promote attendance and school engagement, using evidence-based practices to greet students, support caregivers, and connect them with local services.

As a part-time hourly role, mentors collaborate with school staff, maintain records, and help develop attendance improvement plans while respecting confidentiality and professional boundaries.