Atlantis Academy·Chicago, Illinois
Manage a portfolio of at-risk students by providing strategic case management and individualized support to drive academic and behavioral success. Coordinate with families, educators, and clinical teams to remove barriers to school participation and facilitate successful re-entry planning.
$25.57 /hour
🏫 Environment: Alternative Education Program, Grades 9-12
Ombudsman Educational Services [https://careers.chancelight.com/ombudsman-educational-services/], a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an At-Risk Mentor to join our award-winning Alternative Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you excel in a dynamic, student-centered alternative education environment, are driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth, and bring resilience, strong relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and a positive, solutions-focused mindset — We Should Talk! 📲
As an At-Risk Mentor, you will manage a focused portfolio of students identified through attendance, academic performance, and behavioral indicators. In this highly relational and impact-driven role, you will provide strategic case management and individualized support, building strong, growth-oriented relationships while partnering with families, educators, and support teams to drive measurable student success.
Ombudsman Educational Services [https://chancelight.com/locations/brands/ombudsman/]is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education [https://chancelight.com/], the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!
At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!
If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!
Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!
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Requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with a bachelor's degree and paraprofessional certification preferred. Candidates should have prior experience supporting children in alternative education or behavioral health settings.
Market context
Illinois at-risk mentor positions typically seek candidates who can support students across educational or behavioral health settings, with crisis-management certification adding to role readiness. Competition may favor applicants with strong relationship-building experience, an associate’s degree, and familiarity with student support; review the $22-per-hour compensation and listed benefits carefully. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time—use that summary to tailor your resume and highlight relevant youth-support experience.