Support your community by serving as the AmeriCorps VISTA Leader! The AmeriCorps VISTA program offers a unique opportunity to build capacity for community organizations that serve as catalysts for change, living and working alongside community members to advance local solutions for challenges. The AmeriCorps VISTA Leader is a part of the Sanford Center for Aging's "enhancing well-being and health outcomes among older adults" project. This position will be based out of the Sanford Center for Aging, at the University of Nevada, Reno'sSchool of Medicine.
*Qualified candidates for this position will have at least one year of service as a VISTA, AmeriCorps State and National Member, NCCC, or as a Peace Corps Volunteer.*
Service Activities
The AmeriCorps VISTA Leader, in collaboration with Sanford Center for Aging leadership, will enhance well-being and health outcomes among older adults by supporting nine VISTA members through training, community building, and guidance. The VISTA Leader will be instrumental in the creation of the professional development training series.
Community Need Addressed
The Sanford Center for Aging's VISTA leader will work with VISTA members serving key community organizations dedicated to enhancing health outcomes and well being among older adults. Though creating structured opportunities for community wide collaborations, the VISTA Leader will meet the need for integrated programs and services in Washoe County, Nevada.
Position Outcomes
The VISTA Leader service year will lay the foundation for a professional development training series for all VISTA members part of the consortium, and a VISTA project leadership and member retreat. These two activities will create the foundation for strategic collaborative activities and the integration of care and services.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
College Degree
Skills you will gain
project management, public speaking, team building
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel
Teamwork
Derive consensus, 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, 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, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, 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