Moving Mountains Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adults living with developmental or acquired disabilities.
Service Activities
In this position, you will implement in-service trainings to educate childcare providers about how to better serve children with disabilities, develop programs to engage high school student volunteers with the organization’s initiatives, and build upon relationships at the University of Montana to provide college students with opportunities to complete fieldwork related to disability services. You will also have opportunities to strengthen the long-term sustainability of the Moving Mountains Foundation by performing fundraising, marketing, and outreach activities.
Community Need Addressed
Early intervention for children with disabilities can increase school readiness and lifelong success.
Position Outcomes
Empower Montanans with disabilities by improving access to healthcare and medical equipment, as well as raising community awareness of the issues faced by people with disabilities.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
10 Days of Personal Leave; 10 Days of Sick/Medical Leave; Professional development and training opportunities; Eligible for hiring preference with Employers of National Service; Access to My Life Expert member assistance program.
Skills you will gain
Grant Writing/Fundraising; Community Organizing & Outreach; Strong Oral/Written Communication
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, 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, 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
Decisions
Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently
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, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment