Violence Interruption Program Americorps Member - Compton, United States - EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services, Inc.

EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services, Inc.
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Description

YouthBuild VISTA VAD



YouthBuild Program:
Compton, CA

VISTA Assignment:
Violence Interruption VISTA

(Compton, CA)


Benefits:

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Living Allowance
You receive a modest bi-weekly living allowance to cover basic expenses.
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Professional Development Training

You have the opportunity to attend in-person and virtual training to learn how to be a community development change agent.

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Non-Competitive Eligibility

Once you've successfully completed service in AmeriCorps VISTA, you will receive one year of non-competitive eligibility for employment in the federal government.


  • NCE does not guarantee you a federal job, but it does provide a valuable opportunity
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End of Service Award

Members can choose between a Segal Education Award (valued at approximately $7,395) to pay for a range of education expenses or a $1,800 cash stipend.


Eligibility Requirements:


  • Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit)
  • Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses:
  • US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state.
  • Examples of persons legally residing within a state may include those holding the following classifications: refugee, asylee, temporary protected status throughout VISTA service, and holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.

YouthBuild VISTA Goal:

To increase the number of YouthBuild students advancing academically, earning a high school diploma or equivalency, succeeding in college, and or gaining employment.


The objective of VISTA Assignment:
To assist in providing services, resources, and training to the

Compton Survival Initiative:
Safety, Transformation, Outreach, Peace (


CSI:
STOP).


Activity 1:
Onboarding and Program Integration

  • Step 1: Onboard and Integrate into EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services, Inc_
  • Meet the team
  • Attend staff meetings
  • Observe the organization and learn the mission, vision, and values
  • Gain familiarity with internal processes and tools
  • Step 2: Spend Time With the Organization's Executive Directors and Partners_
  • Understand the priorities and culture of the organization including philosophy and the YouthBuild model
  • Build relationships with existing and new partners for service delivery
  • Step 3: Sit in on YouthBuild Classes_
  • Observe YouthBuild teachers and program members in their classes
  • Gain further understanding of the YouthBuild model
  • Step 4: Spend Time With the Manager of Violence Interruption, CSI STOP Staff_
  • Move into a deeper understanding of the role within the Violence Prevention Department and greater organization.
  • Gain knowledge of Electronic Records, databases, and documentation systems.
  • Gain knowledge of desired program outcomes and data collection priorities.
  • Gain knowledge of initiatives that use a public health model to prevent violence and crime.

Outcomes

  • Onboard and integrate into EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services, Inc.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the Violence Interruption VISTA role within the Violence Prevention Department and greater organization.

Activity 2:
Gain Further Knowledge of CSI STOP

  • Step 1: Review the CSI STOP Grant Application_
  • Gain further understanding of CSI STOP's
  • Need in the Compton community
  • Project description
  • Organizational capacity and coordination
  • Project monitoring and evaluation methods
  • Step 2: Review CSI STOP's Four Pillar Approach_
  • CSI STOP will create a fourpillar approach to decreasing violence in Compton:
  • (1) Alerts
- (2) Crisis Intervention/Interruption
- (3) Intensive Case/Care Management
- (4) Focused Service Provision

  • Gain a thorough understanding of each pillar, how they are connected, and how they contribute to the missions of CSI STOP and EntreNous/Compton YouthBuild.
  • Consider how to assist in developing this fourpillar approach and facilitating communication between all key players.
  • For instance, ask yourself questions such as:
  • How will community interrupters be alerted to a threat? What system could be put in place to facilitate this process?
  • How will community interrupters be dispatched to deescalate a violent situation?
  • What could be included in the action plan to determine retaliation potential and mediation needs, as well as identify potential hot spots?
  • Step 3: Gain Further Knowledge of CSI STOP's Key Partners_
  • CSI STOP is an alliance of four key partners, each providing specific training, resources, and services to ensure the successful implementation of the CSI STOP project.
  • The key partners are:
  • 1. EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services, Inc/ Compton YouthBuild (EYES/CYB)
  • The Professional Community Intervention Training Institute (PCITI)
  • 2. Centinela Youth Services (CYS)
  • 3. Compton Lives Matters (CLM)
  • Review how each partner contributes to providing services, resources, and training to CSI STOP.
  • Step 4: Attend CSI STOP Meetings and Events_
  • A
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