The AmeriCorps Employment Specialist will support the employment team in their efforts to provide opportunity for economic mobility through career advancement and educational attainment.
You can read more about AmeriCorps ate MOBC at our website here: https://mobcamericorps.weebly.com/
Service Activities
• Support community members and clients in their search for employment opportunities
• Facilitate workshops and programs related to employment, including but not limited to interview skills training, soft skills training, financial literacy, and resume building and creation
• Develop media related to financial literacy, utilizing the Money Mindset curriculum
• Document client interactions and outreach efforts in Microsoft Suite and Salesforce database
• Assist employment services staff in outreach to potential employers in Middle Tennessee
• Collaborate with both Adult Education and Employment teams to promote educational advancement and economic mobility
• Provide one-on-one support for digital literacy, including internet navigation, email creation and communication, and general computer skills
• Participate in AmeriCorps professional development and community-building workshops
Community Need Addressed
Lack of employment connections and opportunity within the James A. Cayce homes, an income-based housing community.
Position Outcomes
Increased rates of employment and increased opportunities for economic mobility
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Housing, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Housing allowance of $500/month; housing placement with discounted rates (subject to availability). Health insurance reimbursed up to $160/month. Cell phone bill reimbursed up to $25/month.
We emphasize professional development, training opportunities, networking, and community-building for our service year members.
Skills you will gain
time management, public speaking, relationship building, problem-solving, networking
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, 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
Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, 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, 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