As a VISTA Healthy Futures Member focusing on Chronic Absenteeism, you will contribute to the planning and implementation of initiatives aimed at creating sustainable programs to reduce chronic absenteeism among Pre-K to 12th-grade students. By collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you will research and implement national best practices, build relationships, conduct outreach, and maintain systems to effectively communicate the challenges of chronic absenteeism.
The city of Las Vegas is committed to your growth and development. You will receive on-going professional development opportunities, unique workplace experience, and coaching designed to catapult you into your next career move.
· Stipend up to $22,882 for the 12-month term ($880.08 bi-weekly)
· Education Award of $6,895 (available after successful completion of service term and can be applied directly towards tuition or student loans) OR end-of-year stipend award of $1,800
· Eligible for Federal student loan forbearance or deferment
We are looking to fill one position in this role with a start date in the month of May or June.
Service Activities
Primary Responsibilities:
• Design and implement programs and interventions targeting the root causes of absenteeism.
• Develop outreach strategies and needs assessment tools to address the unique needs of different age groups in correlation to chronic
absenteeism trends.
• Analyze social determinants of absenteeism and create logic models for appropriate attendance interventions.
• Perform data analysis to customize interventions and mitigate absenteeism, isolating subgroups where interventions are needed.
• Offer sustainable training programs for early childhood and K-12 providers, supporting the entire birth through 12th-grade continuum.
• Locate research and data to support chronic absenteeism initiatives in early childhood and elementary education.
Community Need Addressed
As a VISTA member focusing on Chronic Absenteeism, you will contribute to the planning and implementation of initiatives aimed at creating sustainable programs to reduce chronic absenteeism among Pre-K to 12th-grade students.
Position Outcomes
Reducing chronic absenteeism rates among Pre-K to 12th-grade students.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
Education Benefits
College Degree
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, 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
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
Tools
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, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization