School Based Student Support Specialists Bilingual Preferred 1099
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Limitless Possibilities
DC
Summary
Provide guidance and support to youth to foster personal, academic, and professional development through trusting relationships. Collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to track progress and help students achieve their goals.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
Position Summary:
The School Based Support Specialist will provide guidance, encouragement, and support to assigned youth to foster their personal, academic, or professional development. This role is centered on building a positive, trusting relationship that helps the youth set and achieve goals, gain confidence, and develop skills. This position will be located in a Prince Georges County Public Elementary School. This position is also an Independent Contractor position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish a positive, supportive, and respectful relationship with the assigned youth.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff.
- Meet with parents and youth to discuss progress and identify needs.
- Meet regularly based on program guidelines.
- Help youth set goals and work toward achieving them.
- Share knowledge, skills, and experiences to support youth growth.
- Actively listen and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
- Track and report progress, behaviors, attendance, and issues to supervisor of the program.
- Participate in required mentor training sessions and program check-ins.
- Serve as a role model demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and integrity.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in [relevant field or expertise, e.g., education, leadership, business]
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with diverse individuals
- Dependable, patient, and committed to the mentoring process
- Previous mentoring or coaching experience preferred but not required
- Must complete background check (if applicable)
Time Commitment:
- Arrive to school on time as scheduled.
- Minimum 20 -30 hours per week
- Commitment of at least [e.g., 6 months or 1 academic year]
Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on someone’s life
- Gain leadership and coaching experience
- Professional development and networking opportunities
EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Limitless Endeavors workflow Manual. The immediate supervisor or CEO will provide the evaluation individually.
Limitless Possibilities LLC is a provider of residential care, daily living skills training, supportive home care, and respite care services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We also provide psychosocial rehabilitation through Wisconsin's comprehensive community services program. We strive to improve the lives of the individuals we serve, one step at a time.
Founded
2013
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Appleton, Wisconsin
Limitless Possibilities LLC is a provider of residential care, daily living skills training, supportive home care, and respite care services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We also provide psychosocial rehabilitation through Wisconsin's comprehensive community services program. We strive to improve the lives of the individuals we serve, one step at a time.
Founded
2013
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Appleton, Wisconsin