AmeriCorps members will work under the direct on-site supervision of the school principal or their designee. Members will work to increase the attendance of the students as outlined in the policy and procedure handbook.
Service Activities
Members will work with students struggling with chronic absenteeism
Community Need Addressed
Members work in schools with students to decrease chronic absenteeism.
Position Outcomes
Members will work with students, teachers and principals to increase attendance of the students.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance
Skills you will gain
Members will be able to develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, able to identify and define the problem and communicate it with the appropriate people and be professional and be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served