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Position

GED & Education Coach

Santa Maria Community Services
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Members will work one on one and lead small group classes using materials we provide, along with web based materials. Adults of all ages, backgrounds and abilities are served in one setting and teens are served at another setting.

Service Activities

See above and contact us for current position descriptions.

Community Need Addressed

GED Tutors work with individuals and groups who are preparing for their GED exam, or aspire to upgrade their basic literacy skills.
ESL Class Coordinators work with adult immigrant students to increase their English language proficiency, facilitating the attainment of better employment and improved overall communication.

Position Outcomes

Clients will pass GED or related literacy skills tests, clients will achieve high school diploma's and/or clients will increase English proficiency enabling them to secure employment.

Benefits

Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training

Great life and career experience! Supportive supervisors who are committed to mentoring and dedicated AmeriCorps staff.

Education Benefits

CPR

Skills you will gain

See above

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, Turn taking, 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
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, Drive decision making, 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
  • Activity Types Hands On Activities, Office Activities, Professional Activities
  • Focus Areas Economic Security, Education & Youth
  • Length of Service 11 Months
  • Education Requirements GED
  • Placement Individual Placement
  • Service Setting Community-based Nonprofit
  • Weekly Training Hours 2

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