The New Americans Opportunity Corps is an AmeriCorps State program of Lutheran Family Services, Inc. Our mission is to improve the economic opportunities New Americans through education and employment programs that empower individuals towards self-sufficiency.
The purpose of the Job Training Coach is to support the delivery of employment training services that empowers refugees and New Americans to obtain employment and to achieve economic self-sufficiency according to time limits and guidelines established by the state refugee program.
Service Activities
Job Training
Work Experience Curriculum Design
Computer Literacy Education
Volunteer Recruitment
Member Service Project
Community Need Addressed
The Refugee Job Training Coach targets the economic security and self-sufficiency of New Americans in Omaha, Nebraska. Refugees often lack work experience and job skills, denying them access to well-paying jobs. Targeted job training and work experience will enable refugees to find jobs that lift them out of poverty, and provide economic security for themselves and their families.
Position Outcomes
Refugees will obtain basic computer literacy, gaining knowledge of important computer skills and functions. A select group of refugees will gain work experience and job training that will enable them to attain employment in local Omaha businesses.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Healthcare and childcare are available if member serves more than 35 hours per week.
Skills you will gain
Public speaking, skill mentoring, time management, creativity, problem solving.
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
Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, 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, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
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
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 plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Effectively delegate tasks, 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