At-Risk Mentor
Ombudsman Educational Services - Chicago, IL
Hiring: At-Risk Mentor Company: Ombudsman Educational Services Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:27:58 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than Qualifications: •Team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction! •Leveraging targeted strategies such as home visits, collaboration with teachers and clinical professionals, and coordination of afterschool and community-based supports to develop a comprehensive understanding of each student’s academic, social, and home environment. •Building high-trust, accountability-centered relationships with students and key stakeholders while maintaining a self-directed, outcomes-focused approach to student growth. •Reviewing and analyzing student-level academic, attendance, and behavioral data to assess intervention effectiveness, identify trends, and communicate measurable progress. •Connecting students to appropriate supports and interventions while consistently following up and strengthening partnerships with families, educators, and internal teams. •Identifying and re-engaging students experiencing attendance challenges through proactive outreach, home visits, relationship-building efforts, and structured intervention planning to remove barriers to school participation. •Leading case management and re-entry planning for students returning from suspension, home stay, or extended leave, ensuring a structured, supportive, and successful transition back to campus. •Collaborating as an integral member of the Clinical Care Team to align strategies, share insights, and drive coordinated, student-centered action plans. •Facilitating cross-functional meetings with security and advocate associates to review student circumstances, align interventions, and ensure consistent, practical implementation. •Utilizing student information systems and data tools to monitor performance, track progress toward goals, and recommend timely, evidence-based interventions. Compensation: •Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!