AmeriCorps Member Supportive Services - New City Plaza

AmeriCorps Member - New City Plaza Supportive Services with elderly and disabled populations

12 Month 900-hour commitment

As an AmeriCorps member, the pay, called a “living stipend", is $ 11,187 that will be split up & distributed over the period of 12 months bi-weekly. Each bi-weekly check will be $ 428.80.

This is a part -time contract/commitment for one year (12 months) with a minimum of 900 hours.

Upon successful completion of the contract, minimum hours and satisfactory fulfillment of the one-year contract, you would be eligible for an Education Award of $ 3447.50.

AmeriCorps Program Overview

Salt Lake County's Most Vulnerable Populations AmeriCorps Program focuses on reducing systematic inequities. Our members help bridge the gap and reduce barriers for a variety of vulnerable populations including but not limited to; youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those involved in the Criminal Justice System. AmeriCorps is a voluntary civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors by engaging adults in public service work, with a goal of helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. "The program is often seen as the domestic Peace Corps."

This is a great opportunity if you are a student enrolled in:

· Social Work/Services

· Psychology

· Public Health

· Social Justice

· Sociology

· Humanities

· Public Relations

· Non-profit organization and management

· Anyone interested in Community and Social Impact

POSITION SUMMARY

New City Plaza Supportive Services with elderly and disabled populations

The AmeriCorps member will be placed at New City Plaza serving up to 299 elderly and non-elderly disabled residents. The primary goal of the AmeriCorps Member is to support elderly residents to maintain their public housing subsidy assistance so they can age in place. The AmeriCorps member will support the service coordinator in developing relationships with residents that encourage participation in services and establishing a service plan to meet the needs of New City Plaza residents. The AmeriCorps member will meet with residents to conduct a Strengths and Needs assessment. Through these meetings, the AmeriCorps member will begin to build rapport with residents that will increase the likelihood that they will utilize the resources available in their community. Using the data collected in the assessment, the AmeriCorps member will assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of on-site programming to best meet the needs of residents. The AmeriCorps member will also coordinate employment and training activities for residents, refer residents to Department of Workforce Services and Easter Seals. The AmeriCorps Member will help facilitate communication between residents and property management, assist residents with preparing for and passing annual re-certifications, educate residents about possible lease violations and preventive activities (example: housekeeping, budgeting, etc.) and help residents navigate the social services system to apply for benefits.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – Hours are Flexible between 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Have a broader understanding of vulnerable populations.
• Gain experience regarding community outreach and partnerships.
• Gain knowledge regarding government benefits such as affordable housing, SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, financial assistance.
• Learn to solve complex situations with professionalism, empathy and from a Trauma Informed Care perspective.
• Learn how to work independently as well as in different team settings.

DEMOSTRATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Computer Program (i.e., Microsoft)
• Issues impacting individuals who have been or are homeless.
• Methods and techniques of effective case management and assessment skills.
• Approach problems pro-actively with a solution-based focus Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establish working relationships with residents, co-workers, and other professionals. Work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Provide constructive and professional feedback to clients.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Display cultural competency, appreciation, compassion and understanding for the needs of clients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must pass an FBI Criminal Background Check.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED. *Some or a College degree in social services a plus!
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Able to operate standard office equipment.