Contact Name: LaToya
Contact Email: latoya@fosterfamiliesfirst.org
PURPOSE The Academic Case Manager will assist k-12 grade with improving their reading, writing and spelling skills through systematic reading/tutoring sessions conducted at school campuses, community agencies or hybrid.
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent reading skills and willingness to share your love of reading
Excellent people skills, enthusiasm for helping children, respectful attitude
Ability to work separately with children within a larger context of child/tutor groups
Creative and enthusiastic when covering lesson plans and reading selected books
Attention to detail regarding paperwork
JOB DUTIES
1. Academic Case Manager assists children, aged kindergarten through sixth grade in the development of reading skills and enjoyment.
2. Academic Case Manager engages in academic activities with selected students, either one-on-one or with small groups.
3. Tutor will collaborate with the community agency supervisor and staff members to assess the student’s needs and how best to address them. Many of the children whom tutor works with are performing below their expected academic grade level.
4. Communicate effectively with agency supervisor and administrators
5. Academic Case Manager must commit to working at least one quarter and is encouraged to stay longer if possible. Consistent, ongoing support is necessary for the children and teachers with whom tutor works. Tutor is expected to honor the term of his/her commitment and must give two weeks written notification to the community agency before terminating employment.
6. Academic Case Manager is required to complete the following:
a) An initial program orientation, arranged by the community agency
b) Complete employment application
c) Complete Department of Justice Live Scan
d) Complete a TB Test
7. Academic Case Manager must provide his/her own transportation.
8. Unexcused and excessive absences or unsatisfactory performances will be grounds for dismissal.
9. Fill out FWS paperwork (timesheets and evaluations) accurately and on time
HOURS AND WAGES
1. Academic Case Manager must commit to work a minimum of 4 hours per week and 2 days per week.
2. Academic Case Manager may not work more than 20 hours per week.
3. Academic Case Manager must arrange a work schedule with the agency supervisor.
4. Academic Case Manager may use a small percentage of the time preparing tutoring materials and performing required assignments.
5. Academic Case Manager wages are $25 per hour