24-'25 Child - Memphis, United States - AmeriCorps

Description

'24-'25 Child & Family Resilience Coordinator

The SCP AmeriCorps State program supports organizations that focus on addressing social determinants of health in their communities.

AmeriCorps members serve in various settings, such as schools, community health centers, and nonprofit organizations, to provide direct service to individuals and build the capacity of organizations to better serve their communities.

Member Duties : The AmeriCorps members' duties would assist the Discover Together program with children ages 6 weeks to 5 yrs. and their family /caregivers to participate in child-focused, literacy-based activities to promote social competence and connectedness and adult-focused activities to promote knowledge of child development and development of social support. Members will also lead Camp Discover's two-week summer camp for children in grades - 8 that aims to foster resilience by helping them connect with the people and places in their local community. The member will also assist in enhancing child and family resilience in young children living in a rural community through the teaching and use of visual narrative by creating and developing a training curriculum for Story Place that would expand visual narrative throughout the year and extend its reach.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Member Assistance Program , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Education , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Leadership , Education , Community Organization , Youth Development , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Communications , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills .