Community School Members: Develop and Teach social-emotional skill-building classes for a focused group of students and provide social-emotional learning for students and families individually. Coordinate health and wellness focused family events and workshops. Recruit and Coordinate family and community volunteers. Lead & Support site-specific projects and activities, including school-based food pantries, community gardens, clothing closets, etc.
Service Activities
SEL curriculum development, teaching, and mentorship for students and families; Community Outreach & Engagement; Volunteer development, recruitment, and supervision for community members; Support other school-based community programs and services specific to school site description (listed on agency website)
Community Need Addressed
Social Emotional Learning and Skill-building for youth and families; Fostering Student Identity, Voice, and Sense of Belonging; Addressing Food Insecurity and Creating Access to nutritious, culturally-inclusive food systems; Engage Community Members in Wellness & Volunteer Opportunities
Position Outcomes
Increased Social Emotional skills & sense of community belonging for students served directly by the AmeriCorps Member
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
No-cost personal financial coaching sessions from our Economic Empowerment staff
Monthly public transportation passes
SNAP food benefits if eligible
Education Benefits
CPR & First Aid
Skills you will gain
Youth Development , Leadership , Community Organization , Team Work , Public Health , Social Justice , Social Services , Teaching/Tutoring , Counseling , Education , Project Management , Event Planning , Public Speaking
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment