Members provide peer support and mentoring in many areas, including but not limited to: Job Skills Training; Financial Literacy; Adult Education; College Retention; and VA case management by AmeriCorps certified Veteran Service Officers.
Varies, based on service site location.
Vet Corps Members will provide direct service to ensure that the education and health and human service needs of vulnerable and at risk veterans and their families throughout West Virginia are being met.
West Virginia has a strong and committed history of individuals serving in the US Armed Forces. It is the goal of LifeBridge Vet Corps to ensure the immediate and long term needs of veterans and their families are met.
Ten Vet Corps members will: (1) provide community education on working successfully with veterans and providing job skills training to returning post 9/11 veterans, veterans who are in transition facilities, and other high risk individuals experiencing difficulties transitioning back to self sufficiency; (2) be engaged in peer mentoring and academic support to the same target demographic to help these individuals set professional goals and pursue a course of study that will help them fulfill those goals; assist in leading community training opportunities for employers, community service providers and
other stakeholders; (3) Vet Corps members will provide individuals living in transition with job skill training, coaching and mentoring ensure they have the supports needed- who would otherwise go unserved.
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
MAP - Member Assistance Program
College Degree
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