Title: Student Mentor & Community Health Worker

Calendar: B, 261 School Days

ESP Salary Schedule: Range 50 Step 1
Hours: 8/Day 40/Week

Location: District - Student Advocacy Services and Equity & Access Department

*Position Funding Approved through June 2026*

 

Strong Internal Candidate

 

 

General Purpose

Responsible for serving as a mentor/advocate for students living in at-risk conditions to monitor school attendance, behavior, and academic engagement; setting goals focused on improving identified data points; updating families on progress; and, providing resources as needed for community- and school-based wrap-around services. He/she supports intervention(s) developed by the Child Assistance Team (ChAT). Additionally, he/she supports access to the Teen Centers or Family Center in Ogden School District.

 

 

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Monitor school data (attendance, behavior, academics) and help implement intervention(s)
• Meet consistently with student to set/discuss goals related to attendance, behavior, and/or academics
• Contact families consistently to update progress and share resources as needed
• Inform parents of available school and/or community programs to address risk factors
• Acts as a resource connector and maintains working knowledge of state, county, and local resources available
• Promote services within the community by establishing relationships with local schools, service providers, community groups, churches, age-specific programs, and other programming as necessary
• Organize homework nights or lunches for students to catch up on missing assignments
• Support OSD Youth Court
• Conduct community outreach, education, and advocacy in a culturally competent manner and ensure communication is reliable and scientifically accurate
• Participate as a member of related committees/team meetings (e.g. ChAT, CTMs for mentors and CHWs)
• Conduct home visits with other school personnel as needed
• Collect and compile information related to resources, community needs, organizational needs, etc. for program development, reporting, and evaluation; organize and report data as assigned for grants or program requirements
• Collaborate with related community partners as assigned or in relation to providing services to students/families
• Support Teen Centers and Family Center within Ogden School District to support students and/or families in accessing resources (e.g. food, mental health support, community resources)

 

Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in: Social Work Services, Public Health Education, Community Health Education, Public Health, Lifestyle Management or a closely related field (preferred)
• One (1) year of related experience
• Successful completion of training in district and community programs
• Successful candidate will be expected to have or complete requirements for Community Health Worker credentials - completion of required components will be included in regular job responsibilities
• Successful candidate will complete Check and Connect training
• Experience working with community members and community-based organizations; building trusted relationships; interact professionally and express cultural awareness with culturally diverse individuals
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills over the phone, text, and virtually; strong, efficient, detailed, organizational skills and able to work on several projects simultaneously; case management, resource/needs facilitation, outreach, and communication
• Ability to assess the needs of a diverse population; connect to a multi-racial/ethnic demographic; connect with resources on a federal, state, and county level

 

Working Conditions and Other Requirements

• Bilingual preferred
• Regular traveling throughout the district - must have a valid Utah Driver license and a good driving record
• Must be available for periodic evening and weekend presentations and activities
• The work environment will consist of office and community settings
• Must be able to work evening hours 2-3 nights per week