AmeriCorps Elderly Services Caseworker (August start date)

Description

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) AmeriCorps members commit to direct Service, intentional Community, and Spirituality/reflection in Appalachian Kentucky. Elderly Services caseworkers help seniors without other sources of support access the services, medical care, and human connection that would otherwise be absent.

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) AmeriCorps members commit to direct Service, intentional Community, and Spirituality/reflection in Appalachian Kentucky. Elderly Services caseworkers help seniors without other sources of support access the services, medical care, and human connection that would otherwise be absent.

Living Allowance

$250 - $954 monthly

Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training

Additional Benefits

All food and housing is provided for members who choose to live in community. Stipend ("living allowance") is $125 bi-weekly for members who live in community and $477 bi-weekly for members who live independently.

Education Benefits

GED/High School Diploma

Education Requirements

GED

Desired Languages

English

Other Conditions

Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check

Focus Areas

Aging, Disability

Weekly Hours

40

Location Type

Rural

Service Type

Direct Service

Service Environment

Indoor

Placement

Individual Placement

Service Setting

Community-based Nonprofit, Organization primarily serving older adults, Religious Organization

Activity Types

Hands On Activities