HCV AmeriCorps will be providing direct service which includes: academic support, monitoring of student progress, and maintaining contact with caregivers. In addition, members actively engage with the Homewood community through HCV and partner events, community service, and by assisting with a team service project. This service is highly interpersonal and requires that members collaborate well with others. Members must be able to accommodate changing conditions and diverse points of view. Physical demands are similar to what a teacher experiences.
Service Activities
HCV AmeriCorps members are tutors. Members tutor up to 60 students in Faison Elementary, with the goal of increasing proficiency in math and reading. Members support teachers in the classroom, conduct assessments of daily progress of students, and collect data to track student and program progress.
HCV AmeriCorps members are mentors. Members support young people to set and reach goals. During school, members build relationships with students, especially in between tutoring and class settings. Members act as a positive role model to students in the HCV program.
HCV AmeriCorps members are connectors. Members meet with young people and families to link them with enriching opportunities. Members communicate with caregivers regarding student success.
HCV AmeriCorps Members are ambassadors. Members help Homewood Schools to create a culture of excellence and caring throughout the building and build upon Homewood Children’s Village’s existing partnerships with local organizations to serve more people. Members facilitate a group service project as well as participate in community events and National Service days.
HCV AmeriCorps Members are data collectors. Members are required to complete detailed paperwork, including weekly timesheets, day-to-day student achievement reports and monthly progress reports. Members will meet with their supervisors weekly to discuss their impact, monthly to discuss their progress, and will discuss their development and future plans during evaluation periods. Members will receive three performance reviews, an initial review, mid-term, and at the end of the term of service.
HCV AmeriCorps Members support schools and community. Members will be scheduled to support schools during some high activity events such as academic nights and Muffins for Moms.
Members are required to participate in pre-service and ongoing training sessions throughout their year of service. These include a pre-service training, weekly training meetings and monthly leadership/development trainings.
Community Need Addressed
HCV AmeriCorps members increase the amount and level of academic support provided to elementary school students who attend school in the area. Members provide direct academic support in core subject areas of literacy and math, as well as acting as positive social influencers that take part in the wider life of the schools being served.
Position Outcomes
It is our goal that 500 students will receive at least one interaction with one HCV AmeriCorps members over the course of the year. More specifically, members will work with students
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Dynamic connections to multiple stakeholders in the reintegrating Homewood community.
Education Benefits
College Degree, Credential or Certification
CPR and youth mental health first aid.
Skills you will gain
Members of the Homewoood Children's Village AmeriCorps program will receive training and first-hand working knowledge of the following:
History CNCS; Policies, Procedures, Prohibited Activities
The History of Homewood and HCV
Accountability
Trauma Informed Care
The Data Cycle and 2018 Collection Procedures
Communication Skills: Crucial Conversations
SMART Goals
Spectrum Mapping
Time Management & OnCorps
Playworks Small & Large group activities
Code Switching vs. Professinalism
SOGIE
Literacy Interventions
Child & Infant CPR and First Aid
Project Management using LUMA Human-Centered Design Resources
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
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
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
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, 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, 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 plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Drive decision making, Facilitate group planning, 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, 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