24-25 Community Resource and Liaison VISTA - Buffalo, United States - Americorps

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24-25 Community Resource and Liaison VISTA - Buffalo, NY

Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY is the most comprehensive human service provider serving the eight counties of Western York without regard to age, gender, race or religious affiliation.

Catholic Charities understands that the best hope for the future is optimum emotional, mental and physical health for all.

Catholic Charities works to empower individuals, children and families to achieve and maintain meaningful and healthy lives within their communities.

As a primary advocate for those in need, particularly the most vulnerable and those without a voice, Catholic Charities assesses and meets specific needs of our community members.

The expertise and compassion of its staff, a continued focus on positive outcomes and the ability to change as needs change are agency hallmarks.

This VISTA position is a part of Catholic Charities USA's Family Strengthening Program, a national intermediary project.

As a member, you will meet virtually with VISTA Leaders and other VISTAs serving throughout the country, all focused on alleviating poverty.

Most people are not aware of the vast number of services and programs that Catholic Charities provides.

The VISTA will build upon existing programs and agency resources to streamline processes to ensure programs are interconnected and ensure all clients are fully supported.

Much of the work of the VISTA is to establish (or improve in some cases) systems for referrals and inventory.

Once those systems are built, they will be embedded within the programs for existing staff to use. The VISTA will establish relationships and infrastructure within the parishes, schools, and communities.

Once established, parish volunteers or district offices staff will be identified to continue connections between the agency and the community.

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Member Duties :

Develop and/or enhance linkage and referral systems to provide a more streamlined and effective process of service delivery as well as expand resource availability to low income individuals and families.

Develop and implement an inventory and tracking system for in-kind donations.

Develop and implement clothing and new beginning closets in further away District Offices with LOC in order for reduce Referral Return to Stock percentages at LOC and allow clients to be able to pick up referral items closer to their homes.

Assist with Emergency Preparedness and Response Program for the agency.

Engage Parish Families and Catholic Schools to ensure they are aware of Catholic Charities programs and how the agency can support the community throughout the year.

With the support of the Development Team - support off-cycle connections to the appeal - i.e. engage parishioners in summer volunteer activities Build out the structure to establish "Welcome Circles" for newly arrived families.

Program Benefits :

Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach .


Skills :

Communications , Team Work , Community Organization , Non-Profit Management , Leadership , Social Services , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Recruitment , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Business/Entrepreneur .