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Job Title:        Project Graduation Coaches – Part-Time/Temporary (NO BENEFITS)
 
Reports To:    Manager, Leadership & Education
 
Project Description:Detroit Parent Network has developed a comprehensive new program called “Project Graduation,” which is aimed at significantly increasing high school graduation and college enrollment among at-risk students by creating a supportive and knowledgeable family environment.  The project will target youth in all six areas of the Good Neighborhoods Initiative, assisting parents and their children ages 13-17 to develop specific goals and an action plan to graduate high school and go to college.  During this project period, DPN will work in collaboration with parents (or other caring adults), students, schools, community organizations, and others in the community to develop partnerships that capitalize on the assets of area resources and institutions.
 
Summary of job:  Coaches will work to maintain 1 to 1 parent/student contacts for 150 parents through home visits.  Administer surveys to parents and students twice a year.  Accurately and timely collect data report cards from Project Graduation enrollees.  Track parent and student contacts.  Work to timely and accurately relay concerns and parent barriers to Project manager and relay resources to that parent.
 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Support the Project Graduation Initiative to meet goals and objectives in the area assigned.
Must have reliable transportation.
Meet monthly with families to provide individual coaching by establishing parent. and student’s goals as it relates to high school graduation and going to college.
Help develop an educational plan for child and parent.
Connect parents to needed resources working with parent support department.
Manage data base on participants & maintain files on each child & parent.
Research and inform parents on admission and financial aid to college.
Be familiar with Skillman’s Good Neighborhood Initiative, Highland Park and Hamtramck and state efforts to reduce drop out rate and increase college enrollment.
Be able to work evenings and weekends to meet with parents and students.
Monitor evaluation of program and assess successes and areas that need improvement.
Organize staff development opportunities to ensure high level quality service delivery.
Be available to attend Project Graduation forums and events.
Submit all reports timely.
Other duties maybe assigned.
 
Competencies                                
Candidates will have strong analytical skills with the ability efficiently track and maintain contact with program participants.  Candidates should be sensitive to various types of community issues and social issues,non judgmental, streetwise, mature, and paying attention to detail and social issues.  Candidate should be aware of college preparatory financial aid, Michigan high school graduation standards, knowledge of NCLB, education policy and the best practice models used to increase graduation rates. Candidates should be socially astute and, will have experience in working with various communities successfully. Candidates should have knowledge of case management, how to set educational goals for youth and working with parents. Candidates should be passionate about work and enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic community organization in which expectations are high on the quality and speed of work.
 
Education and/or Experience:
                                             

Graduate student at a four-year college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, or Education.
Experience working in diverse and challenged communities dealing with parents and students.
Must have access to working vehicle and cell phone. 
Familiarity and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
 
Application Process:
Applicants should submit cover letter and resume to 7375 Woodward, Suite 1100, Detroit MI 48202 or fax it to (313) 309-1451; or e-mail it to rallen@detroitparentnetwork.org
 
The Detroit Parent Network does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, religion or disability.
 
 

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We attended this years annual trade show put on by the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is known for its themes and putting on a great show. I don't know if it is the economy or the cloud hanging over their head from the lawsuit that they have lost on two judicial levels, but it was not the same.

This years theme was "Walking the Red Carpet." The Chamber as usual did a great job. They had the red carpet set up complete with backdrop. Kidder and staff were dressed for the event. The vendors this year made NO effort to get into the theme. This year only one or two booths even made an effort by dressing in after 5 attire.

Last years' theme was "The Fabulous Fifties" and the vendors were all in. The winner of the best booth design was very hard to pick. We wanted a hair salon to win. They had cigarette girls and a nail tech who dressed as Madge from the old dishwashing detergent commerical (Dawn I think) she even had a bottle in her pocket. The booths were Fabulous.

I know the economy is in the tank, but if you're going to spend the money for a booth, you have to put your game face on and give your best effort.

If you had spent the money on a booth what would your selling technique have been? Would you have gotten in the spirit of the theme, or would it be business as usual?

I gravitated to those who made an effort. I noticed others who attended did also, even they weren't the ones you originally intended to see.