Description
AmeriCorps members serve at both rural and urban Public Defender Offices throughout the state of Alaska. They work one-on-one with clients referred by attorneys, helping them to access resources, apply for benefits, enroll in substance use disorder treatment, and increase their financial literacy. These interventions have the long-term objective of decreasing recidivism, decreasing incarceration rates, and increasing clients’ day-to-day stability and ease of community re-integration.
AmeriCorps members serve at both rural and urban Public Defender Offices throughout the state of Alaska. They work one-on-one with clients referred by attorneys, helping them to access resources, apply for benefits, enroll in substance use disorder treatment, and increase their financial literacy. These interventions have the long-term objective of decreasing recidivism, decreasing incarceration rates, and increasing clients’ day-to-day stability and ease of community re-integration.
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Living Allowance
$1558
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$1558 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
COMPETENCIES:
• Must have the ability to work well with people in crisis and to assess and prioritize clients’ needs; must have the desire and ability to advocate for justice-involved individuals experiencing poverty.
• Must have the necessary computer skills to accomplish duties (strong keyboarding, knowledge of Microsoft Office, ability to learn & document in Agency database, etc.).
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, including competency in proofreading, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and comprehension.
• Must have well-developed organizational & time management skills, sound judgment, and ability to perform duties under pressure.
• Must be able to work both in a highly independent manner and as a cooperative & collaborative member of a team.
• Must be able to effectively interact with individuals with diverse backgrounds, and to treat all clients and colleagues with respect and dignity.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working with underserved and/or low-income individuals preferred.
• Experience working in a professional office or legal/court setting preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification required; college degree preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old and a US citizen/national/permanent resident.
• Must have no felony or misdemeanor convictions (position offers are contingent on passing a national background check).
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
18 - 100