Impactful At-Risk Mentor — Evening Hours

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Visn

Telehealth Services

401k Retirement Saving Plan

Paid Time Off

Growth and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Ombudsman Educational Services seeks an At-Risk Mentor to join its alternative education team in Chicago. You will build trusted relationships, coordinate interventions, and support re-engagement for students, working with families, teachers, and clinical staff.

You will review data, monitor progress, and collaborate across the Clinical Care Team to ensure student success and timely interventions in a dynamic school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain IL driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of each student’s academic, social, and home environment through collaboration with teachers and clinicians.
• Build high-trust, accountability-centered relationships with students and stakeholders.
• Review student data to assess intervention effectiveness and communicate progress.
• Connect students to supports and re-engage those facing attendance challenges.
• Lead case management and re-entry planning for students returning from suspension or extended leave.

Skills

Relationship-building

Data analysis

Time management

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Recruitment/Retention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database entry

Job description

Ombudsman Educational Services seeks an At-Risk Mentor to join its alternative education team in Chicago. You will build trusted relationships, coordinate interventions, and support re-engagement for students, working with families, teachers, and clinical staff.

You will review data, monitor progress, and collaborate across the Clinical Care Team to ensure student success and timely interventions in a dynamic school setting.