RISE will embody the key principles of family support: resident involvement, public/private partnership, community building and shared accountability. RISE VISTAs will serve at Organizations which provide a safety net of integrated, comprehensive programs and services: family health and wellness, child and youth development activities, resource and referral assistance, employment services, support groups, and community development activities
Service Activities
R.I.S.E. VISTAs will provide to low-income parents and their children access to health services, economic supports, developmental and education skills through Community based Family Resource Centers (‘FRC’s). The result will include improved heath access, social emotional development, as well as literacy and numeracy skills that prepare children to succeed in school.
VISTA members will engage in agency and community capacity building activities to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of host sites. All members will contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: cash resources leveraged, in-kind resources leveraged, new number of beneficiaries that received services as a result of capacity building efforts and/or new number of beneficiaries from a targeted or underserved population that received services as a result of capacity building efforts.
Community Need Addressed
RISE will focus on the Two Generation approach to eliminating poverty. This approach consists of: 1) economic supports for all family members; 2) social capital for parents to promote resilience; and 3) developmental and educational opportunities for children and youth
Position Outcomes
RISE VISTA currently focuses on the following outcomes related to eliminating poverty
Resources leveraged (in-kind and cash)
Volunteer Recruitment and Management
Increased access to services (Food, Healthcare, Health Information, School Readiness)
Each Member has a customized position description (VAD) which will outline their responsibilities.
VAD’s have multiple objectives and activities as well as steps to reach those goals.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Housing, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
College Degree
Skills you will gain
time management, public speaking, professional development
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
Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Accepts responsibility
Tools
Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand
Planning
Set goals
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, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization