Youth Conservation Corps - Member Support Specialist

AmeriCorps


Date: 4 weeks ago
City: Waukegan, IL
Contract type: Full time
YCC is a community, non-profit organization which provides a year-round YouthBuild program, in which opportunity youth ages 16-24 who are disconnected from school and employment are able to complete their high school education and earn industry recognized certifications. YouthBuild provides an evidence-based, holistic and comprehensive youth program including education, occupational skill training, life skills, employability skills, leadership and placement into college and careers. Additional youth intervention services include trauma-informed programming and onsite mental health services. YCC also provides supportive services including case management, uniforms, food, transportation, and stipends. YCC delivers a life skills education to prepare participants for success in school, careers, and life. Participants explore skills including managing stress, communication, time management, relationships, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. *We anticipate position becoming available in late Fall 2024.

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Member Duties : The VISTA Member Support Specialist will work with the Career Success team in developing a system of community resources and requirements to help eliminate barriers to success, ensuring that there is a system of member feedback and evaluations as well as a tracking system regarding member referrals, support and connections. The VISTA Member Support Specialist will:

  • Assist Member Services Manager and Career Success team in developing a system of community resources to help eliminate barriers to success.
  • Develop a system of member feedback and evaluations through scheduling and assist in tracking the necessary data regarding referrals, support and connections.
  • Work to create a standardized record of personal and professional goals.
  • Develop a system of member connections to ensure regular and timely interactions with members who are absent from the program.
  • Develop a resource for parents and family members regarding the YouthBuild program.

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

  • For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .

Terms

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

Service Areas

Housing , Education , Children/Youth , Homelessness .

Skills

General Skills , Communications , Social Services , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Team Work .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Youth Conservation Corps - Member Support Specialist

Program Start/End Date

11/10/2024 - 11/09/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations ILLINOIS Chicago

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 10/01/2024 To 02/01/2025

Contact Karen Rios

1020 W Greenwood Ave

Waukegan IL 60087

847-623-0900

[email protected]

www.youthconservationcorps.org

Listing ID 84635

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