YouthBuild participants (Corpsmembers) engage in intensive training divided between the construction service site and the classroom earning a GED or High School Equivalency diploma. Corpsmembers develop construction skills while providing a minimum of 300 hours of service to their community by serving on affordable housing projects, set and achieve further educational goals, and engage in leadership development, civic engagement, and career readiness and post-secondary preparation activities. Tentative start date for the program is November 2023. Final start dates, schedules, and program format are subject to change. This position reports to the YouthBuild Field Coordinator: Construction.
Service Activities
Corpsmembers will be enrolled in the YouthBuild Program until academic and placement goals are met (approximately 6-10 months).
• Corpsmembers will alternate between classroom and service sites.
• Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Schedule may vary depending on projects.
• Program continues with 12 months of placement and follow-up activities following completion of program.
• On Construction Sites: Serve on a crew with other young adults building affordable housing in the Denver Metro area. Corpsmembers will serve alongside construction staff and professional tradespeople to become
familiar with construction tools, vocabulary, and methods.
• Community: Corpsmembers will participate in service projects with local nonprofits
Community Need Addressed
• On Construction Sites: Serve on a crew with other young adults building affordable housing in the Denver Metro area. Corpsmembers will serve alongside construction staff and professional tradespeople to become
familiar with construction tools, vocabulary, and methods.
• Community: Corpsmembers will participate in service projects with local nonprofits
Position Outcomes
• Corpsmembers serve as role models and promote volunteerism and service to the community across the agency.
• Leadership Opportunities include the possibility of serving on Leadership Council, taking lead roles in the classroom and on the service site, and attending the Conference of Young Leaders in Washington, D.C. Corpsmembers also have the opportunity to provide direct programmatic input.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
• Biweekly stipend: Corpsmembers earn $1,075.00 (before taxes) every two weeks for an average of 32 hours a week. Raises and bonuses may be granted based on performance.
• AmeriCorps Education Award: Earn a $1,459.26 education award upon successful completion of the term (300 hours of service). This award can be used to pay tuition for college, trade schools, or certificate programs.
• Education: Fully participate in a GED or High School Equivalency program, as well as construction training, healthy lifestyles workshops, leadership development, and service learning activities.
• Trainings/Certifications: First Aid/CPR, OSHA, Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), hands-on technical training related to all construction projects, green building and other advanced trainings as applicable.
• Career Readiness: Career exploration, resume development, and networking with employers, apprenticeship, and union opportunities.
• Post-Secondary/College Resources: Develop skills and explore options for college, including: FAFSA completion, financial aid and enrollment support, scheduled campus visits, preparation workshops, etc.
• Health Insurance: May be eligible for health insurance the 1st of the month after serving at MHYC for sixty days at 30+ hours a week. Members are responsible for a portion of their health insurance premium monthly.
Education Benefits
Credential or Certification
• Education: Fully participate in a GED or High School Equivalency program, as well as construction training, healthy lifestyles workshops, leadership development, and service learning activities.
• Trainings/Certifications: First Aid/CPR, OSHA, Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), hands-on technical training related to all construction projects, green building and other advanced trainings as applicable.
• Career Readiness: Career exploration, resume development, and networking with employers, apprenticeship, and union opportunities.
• Post-Secondary/College Resources: Develop skills and explore options for college, including: FAFSA completion, financial aid and enrollment support, scheduled campus visits, preparation workshops, etc.
• Health Insurance: May be eligible for health insurance the 1st of the month after serving at MHYC for sixty days at 30+ hours a week. Members are responsible for a portion of their health insurance premium monthly.
Skills you will gain
• Education: Fully participate in a GED or High School Equivalency program, as well as construction training, healthy lifestyles workshops, leadership development, and service learning activities.
• Trainings/Certifications: First Aid/CPR, OSHA, Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), hands-on technical training related to all construction projects, green building and other advanced trainings as applicable.
• Career Readiness: Career exploration, resume development, and networking with employers, apprenticeship, and union opportunities.
• Post-Secondary/College Resources: Develop skills and explore options for college, including: FAFSA completion, financial aid and enrollment support, scheduled campus visits, preparation workshops, etc.
• Health Insurance: May be eligible for health insurance the 1st of the month after serving at MHYC for sixty days at 30+ hours a week. Members are responsible for a portion of their health insurance premium monthly.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, 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, Turn taking, 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, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, 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, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
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, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, 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