Community Resource Specialist- AmeriCorps - Omaha, United States - Partnership 4 Kids

Description

Service Opportunity Starts August 2024
Position Description

We are looking for a passionate, service-driven individual to join the Partnership 4 Kids team as a reduced part-time AmeriCorps Service Member.

Partnership 4 Kids (P4K) offers Omaha youth a solid foundation for lifelong success, stewarding them through critical academic transitions and preparing them to successfully achieve higher education and financial stability.

It is our mission to engage and inspire students from preschool to graduation, guiding them to success with individualized support, career exploration, and scholarships.

Partnership 4 Kids operates in 10 different Omaha Public Schools between Middle School and High School.
P4K is hiring a?Community Resource Specialist-?AmeriCorps Member.

This?AmeriCorps Service Member?will complete an 11-month assignment to complete 675 total service hours with a biweekly living allowance valued at $ This position will involve getting to know students at each of the schools we serve and developing relationships with them to best guide them to the appropriate school, agency, or community resources.

Founded in 1994, AmeriCorps is a?national service program, designed to address critical community needs such as increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, and more.

A perfect launchpad for your career, this opportunity prepares members for a life of service in the public, private, or nonprofit sector.

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Benefits
Biweekly Living Allowance of $676.76 amounting to a total of $14,212.00 throughout your term of service

Education Award of $2,817.14 for completion of 11-month service term

Member Assistance Program (includes Medical Advocacy, Financial and Legal Assistance (30-minute consultations), Life Coaching, Personal Concierge for Everyday Needs, Work/Life Resources & Referrals, Unlimited telephonic counseling?services)?

Free parking downtown

Loan deferment and Interest forbearance while serving on student loans

Additional AmeriCorps alumni scholarships to local and out of state colleges

End of Service Benefits
Education Award valued at $2,817.14 to be used for past or future college tuition and loans

Federal Non-Competitive Eligibility

Resume and cover letter support for future job placement and career opportunities

Permanent employment opportunity may be available upon assignment completion

Responsibilities
Build positive relationships with students and families to understand their unique academic needs and connect them to the resources they need

Serve as an advocate for students, communicating about their education and any barriers to their academic success

Use appropriate materials and technology to research and connect students to necessary and relevant resources

Maintain clear documentation of student needs and academic progress

Utilize various databases to track and document student progress and resources needed

Position Requirements
Work or volunteer experience with youth populations

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Proven ability to build positive relationships with diverse populations

The completion of two or more years of postsecondary education

Knowledge of learning disabilities, varying exceptionalities, and other academic deficits

Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (fluency in English)

Strong time management skills and ability to manage a flexible schedule

Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed

Daily access to a reliable vehicle with a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Availability to work an average of 18 hours per week.

Eligibility Requirements
At least two years of college credits or the equivalent of an Associate's degree

High school diploma

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.

Compensation
Biweekly Living Allowance of $676.76 amounting to a total of $14,212.00 throughout your term of service.

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